Preproposal Information for
Susan G. Komen Foundation Career Catalyst Research (CCR) Grants

Include all the following combined into a single PDF file:
- Follow LOI requirements (one page limit):
A. Title – It should be no more than 81 characters in length (including spaces) and should not include abbreviations or all capital letters. It must be included in the one-page limit. 
B. Research Plan: Research projects must be hypothesis-driven, breast cancer-focused studies. They may be considered basic, translational, clinical, data science and/or population science in nature and should align with Komen’s research priorities and mission to save lives from breast cancer. The Research Plan must demonstrate consideration to the entire 3-year grant term expected of this grant mechanism, including detailed information on the specific aims and research goals. The Applicant/PI must propose a Research Plan that includes a clear and concise statement of the research question, hypothesis(es), and specific aims of the Research Project. The Research Plan must be included within the one-page limit. 
C. Impact and Innovation: Briefly summarize how, if successful, the proposal and specific aims will increase our understanding of breast cancer and lead to advances in the field and/or breast cancer care, and the project’s significance and potential impact to breast cancer patients, including who will/will not benefit from the findings of the research study. This must be included within the one-page limit.
- NIH-Format Biosketch 
- Current & Pending Report
- Budget - conceptual budget with justification
- Who will serve as the lead mentor for the applicant (Name, title, institution)?

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