The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) seeks proposals for the MMRF 2024 Scholars Program. The goal of this initiative is to engage and support the careers of promising Black/African American clinical and/or laboratory investigators in the field of multiple myeloma research. The Scholars Program will support the awardee from post-doctoral training to first faculty-track position.  

Applicants for the MMRF Scholars program must have an MD and/or PhD or equivalent degree(s) and have completed at least one year of post-doctoral training and not hold a title higher than assistant professor or equivalent at a US institution at the time of the award. Applicant must propose a clinical, translational, or basic science project relevant to the field of multiple myeloma. The Scholar program will provide up to $400,0000 of financial support over four (4) years ($100,000/year) plus 10% indirect costs (total award $440,000) to successful applicants.

Read the RFA (pdf)