The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF) is dedicated to identifying and investing in leading-edge research with the best hope for curing childhood cancer. Since its inception in 1982, PCRF aims to eliminate childhood cancer through research, highlighting the grave statistics that elucidate the prevalent threat of pediatric cancer globally. With over $51 million raised for cancer research and significant progress in increasing survival rates, PCRF continues its mission by funding research that promises hopeful advancements towards curing, treating, and improving the quality of life for children affected by cancer.
The Emerging Investigator Fellowship Grant aims to nurture and support the development of the next generation of pediatric cancer researchers. Specifically targeted at Post-Doctoral Fellows and Clinical Investigators in the early stages of their careers, this grant facilitates pursuing novel research ideas in the field of pediatric cancer. The program emphasizes the importance of fostering talented researchers by providing them with the necessary support to develop into leading figures in pediatric cancer research, with a clear stipulation that candidates must be in the early phase of their research careers to qualify for this opportunity.