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The Crazy 8 Initiative Award

Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation

UM Funding ID
FD04067
Sponsor
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation
Category
International
Description

This program supports development of unprecedented treatment options for brain and spinal cord tumors. Examples of potential areas of focus that are within the scope of the Crazy 8 Brain Tumor Award are as follows:

• Novel targeted therapy discovery and development.

• The uncovering of cutting-edge technologies that enhance drug penetration of the blood brain barrier.

• Creating and utilizing novel preclinical models that inform clinical studies.

Up to $5,000,000 USD available over four years.

 

VPRI Contact
Michelina Violi
Research Grants Specialist (Health & International)Michelina [dot] .Violi [at] @umanitoba [dot] .ca

Deadlines

UM Internal DeadlineSponsor Deadline

 

Letter of Intent

 

05-Nov-2025

8:00 pm EST

 

Application

08-Apr-2026

4:30 pm CST

28-Apr-2026

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