Chordoma Foundation

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Research Funding

The mission of the Chordoma Foundation is to rapidly develop effective treatments and ultimately a cure for chordoma, while improving the diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for people affected by this devastating cancer of the skull and spine. To accomplish this mission, the Chordoma Foundation funds high impact research projects that advance our research roadmap.
Funding Opportunities

Development and Characterization of Chordoma Model Systems
Currently, access to valid model systems is a major barrier for chordoma research and treatment development. To overcome this barrier the Chordoma Foundation seeks to create and distribute well-characterized model systems including cell lines, xenografts, and/or genetically engineered animal models of chordoma that faithfully represent the biology of human chordomas. One-year grants of up to $25,000 each will be awarded for projects to create and/or characterize relevant models of chordoma.

A letter of intent is due August 1, 2008, and the completed application is due September 15, 2008. Applications will be evaluated for feasibility and impact by a panel of three independent reviewers. Based on the recommendations of these reviewers and availability of funding the Chordoma Foundation Board of Directors will make funding decisions.

> Download Chordoma Foundation Model Systems RFA
> Download Chordoma Foundation Grant Application Form
Co-funded grants with the Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative
The Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative helps fund research that is targeted at finding more effective treatments for sarcomas. Since Chordoma is one many sarcoma subtypes, the Chordoma Foundation has partnered with the Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative to co-fund chordoma research grants. To apply for a co-funded grant, investigators should submit an application to the Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis (there is no application deadline).  All chordoma-related grants that are recommended for funding by Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative reviewers will be forwarded to the Chordoma Foundation Board of Directors to be considered for co-funding. Co-funding decisions will be made based on the availability of funds and the project’s relevance to the Chordoma Foundation research roadmap.

Other Funding Sources

Sarcoma Foundation of America - Grants of $25,000 are available to cover equipment and supplies in support of research on the etiology, molecular biology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of human sarcomas.
Calendar of Events

News and Events
08/14/08
New NIH Study Recruiting Children with Chordoma
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08/04/08
Ten Researchers from Seven Countries Respond to $25,000 Model Systems Grant
see article »
07/10/08
New Chordoma Research Funding Opportunities Announced
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