Funding Opportunities

Binaytara Research Award Challenge

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Overview

Binaytara offers competitive Research Awards to support innovative projects that advance cancer care. Submit your research abstract for one of our current Binaytara Research Award Opportunities.

Our expert abstract committee will review abstracts and invite finalists to submit a research proposal and compete in an Impact Pitch: Research Grant Challenge - a Shark Tank–style live competition where early-career investigators take the stage to present bold, practice-changing research ideas. A panel of expert reviewers selects the most promising projects, and the audience votes to decide which proposals earn a Binaytara Research Award. Fast-paced, high-energy, and inspiring, the Impact Pitch celebrates the next generation of innovators transforming cancer care.

Current Binaytara Research Award Opportunities:

$25,000 IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE RESEARCH AWARDS

  • Submit your abstract by December 15, 2025 for presentation at the Summit on Cancer Health Disparities

$50,000 SHAJI KUMAR HEMATOLOGY RESEARCH AWARDS

  • Call for abstracts open March 2026 for presentation at the Summit on Hematologic Malignancies, Nashville

How It Works

Two-Step Application Process

Step 1: Submit an Abstract

Step 2: If Selected, Submit a Full Research Proposal

  • The Abstract and Awards Committee will review all abstracts and invite a select number of first authors to submit detailed research proposals for funding consideration.
  • Finalists will present their projects live during the Impact Pitch session at SCHD26 in Bellevue, WA (March 27–28, 2026).
  • A panel of reviewers and the audience will determine which proposals receive Binaytara Implementation Science Research Award funding.
  • At least two projects will be selected for funding, each receiving up to $25,000 to support project completion.

Note: Acceptance of an abstract does not guarantee qualification for the Impact Pitch. Selected finalists will be contacted directly and invited to submit a full research award proposal. Only first authors will be eligible for selection.

Abstract Requirements

To qualify for consideration, applicants must have an abstract accepted for presentation at SCHD26.

SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT BY DECEMBER 15, 2025 TO QUALIFY.

Selection Process

  1. The Abstract and Awards Committee will review all abstracts and invite a select few first authors to submit detailed research proposals for funding consideration.
  2. The committee will review all proposals and select the most promising proposals for live presentations during a special Impact Pitch session at SCHD26 in Seattle, WA on March 27-28, 2026.
  3. Following the live presentations, reviewers will score each proposal and the audience will vote for which projects should receive Binaytara Implementation Science Research Award funding to support project completion.
  4. Funded investigators will present a progress or final report the following year at the Summit on Cancer Health Disparities 2027 (SCHD27), showcasing the impact of their ongoing or completed projects.

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Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet one of the following categories:

A. Current Hematology/Oncology or Related Subspecialty Fellows

  • Must have at least 18 months of fellowship training remaining at the time of proposal submission.
  • Fellows with less than 18 months may apply if they have secured a faculty position at the same institution where the research will be conducted.
  • A letter from the Program Director or Department Chair confirming post-fellowship institutional support is required.

B. Early-Career Hematologist/Oncologists and Implementation Scientists

  • Within three years of starting a faculty position.
  • Must hold a clinical, academic, or research appointment at an accredited medical institution or cancer center.

Additional Requirements

  • The applicant must be the presenting author of an accepted abstract (poster or oral) at SCHD26.
  • Each applicant may submit only one proposal for funding consideration (only finalists selected by the committee may submit proposals).
  • All fellows must identify a faculty mentor who will provide oversight and institutional support.
  • The mentor’s name, title, institution, and a brief letter of support must be included.
  • Projects must be feasible within 12–18 months and conducted under appropriate institutional oversight (IRB or equivalent).

The abstract committee will select finalists who will be invited to submit a research proposal and compete in the Impact Pitch.

Proposal Format

Each proposal must be submitted as a single PDF document (maximum 5 pages, excluding references and biosketches) and include the following sections:

A. Cover Page (1 page)

  • Project Title
  • Applicant – Name, Affiliation, Email, Phone
  • Co-Investigators and Collaborators (if any)
  • Abstract Title (as accepted for presentation)
  • Funding Amount Requested (maximum $25,000)
  • Category: Implementation Science

B. Proposal Content (max 4 pages)

  • Background and Rationale
  • Study Objectives and Hypotheses
  • Implementation Framework or Model
  • Methods and Evaluation Plan
  • Anticipated Outcomes and Impact
  • Feasibility and Timeline

Funding and Post-Award Expectations

  • At least two proposals will be selected for funding (up to $25,000 each).
  • No institutional overhead or indirect costs will be allowed; 100% of funds must be applied directly to project-related expenses.
  • Awardees must acknowledge Binaytara support in all related publications, posters, and presentations.
  • Progress reports must be submitted within 12 months of award issuance, and additional final reports must be submitted upon completion and publication of the research.
  • Funded investigators must present a progress update or final report at the 2027 Summit on Cancer Health Disparities, highlighting the real-world impact of their research.

Questions?

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