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February 2, 2024

Empowering cancer research and scholarly pursuits: Upcoming award deadlines

Submitted by Sherry Fleming

The Johnson Cancer Research Center at Kansas State University continues to spearhead groundbreaking cancer research initiatives while nurturing the growth of the next generation of researchers. Committed to fostering excellence, the center facilitates faculty, undergraduate and graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows through competitive award programs.

Open to all center faculty members, these award programs also extend the opportunity for faculty to sponsor applications submitted of their students. It is noteworthy that Biology Graduate Student Travel Awards, in alignment with the donors' intent, are exclusively available to Division of Biology graduate students.

In an effort to streamline administrative processes, the registrar's office now offers a user-friendly online transcript ordering system, complete with the convenience of electronic PDF delivery. Further details can be found on the registrar's website.

The following are key award deadlines. 

Feb. 16: 

  • Graduate Student Cancer Research Award.
  • Graduate Cancer Research Scholarship and Support.

March 1:

  • Innovative Research Award.
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma Research Award.
  • Linders Family Cancer Research Expansion Award.
  • Core Facilities Equipment Award.
  • Cancer Research Collaboration of Excellence.
  • Faculty, Postdoc and Student Travel Awards.

For comprehensive application guidelines and detailed information on each award category, interested parties are encouraged to visit the Johnson Cancer Research Center's website

Contact the cancer research team at cancerresearch@k-state.edu or 785-532-6705 with queries about the application process.

The Johnson Cancer Research Center at Kansas State University is at the forefront of cutting-edge cancer research, committed to advancing knowledge and fostering innovation in the fight against cancer. By supporting faculty, students, and fellows, the center strives to make meaningful contributions to the field while nurturing the development of future leaders in cancer research.