The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research
Endeavor Awards
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The Mark Foundation's Endeavor Awards fund collaborative cancer research teams of 3-9 investigators working on prevention, diagnosis, or treatment across basic, translational, and clinical science. Applicants must hold an independent faculty appointment at a non-profit academic or research institution and commit to team-based work, with co-PIs' labs receiving at least 10% of the total budget each. The foundation runs an annual two-stage competition (letter of intent followed by full proposal), with no citizenship or geography restrictions.
Details
| Funder | The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research |
| Consortium | Required — 1 PI + 2–8 co-PIs, each co-PI's lab receiving at least 10% of total budget; optional collaborators also permitted |
| Application | 2-stage: LOI → full proposal (finalists asked to discuss funding overlap) |
| Frequency | Annual |
Eligibility & scope
Funds collaborative cancer research teams (3–9 investigators) tackling prevention, diagnosis, or treatment. Applicants must hold an independent faculty appointment (tenure-track or equivalent) at a non-profit academic/research institution; no citizenship or geography restrictions. Proposed projects must not be supported by other funding sources. Basic, translational, and clinical projects are eligible.
Who Should Apply
- •Independent faculty members (tenure-track or equivalent) at non-profit research institutions
- •Team leaders assembling 2-8 co-PIs with complementary expertise in cancer prevention, diagnosis, or treatment
- •Researchers proposing projects with no competing external funding sources
- •Basic, translational, and clinical scientists seeking collaborative research structures
Key Dates
- •Two-stage application: letter of intent followed by full proposal for finalists
- •Annual call cycle (next cycle announcement pending; check foundation website for 2027 timeline)
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Consortium is mandatory; design the team with clear task divisions and ensure each co-PI's contribution justifies at least 10% of the budget, vague or unequal distributions flag weak teamwork.
- ✓Discuss potential funding overlap explicitly in your full proposal if invited; reviewers ask finalists about this, and transparency matters.
- ✓Lead with the cancer-specific problem and team synergy, not individual investigator credentials; the foundation values integration over star power.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply for the Endeavor Award as a solo investigator?
No, the Endeavor Awards require a team of 3-9 investigators with a single PI and 2-8 co-PIs, each contributing at least 10% of the total budget.
Who is eligible to apply for the Endeavor Awards?
Independent faculty members holding a tenure-track or equivalent appointment at a non-profit academic or research institution; no citizenship or geographic restrictions apply.
What research areas does the Endeavor Award cover?
Cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment via basic, translational, or clinical research; all three types are equally eligible.
Is the Endeavor Award a two-stage process?
Yes; applicants submit a letter of intent first, then finalists are invited to submit a full proposal and discuss funding overlap with the foundation.
When is the next Endeavor Awards deadline?
The foundation has not yet announced the next cycle; check The Mark Foundation website for the 2027 timeline.
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