The Need for Greater Research
Melanoma is dramatically underfunded compared to other cancers if you look at the total research dollars allocated divided by the total incidence of melanoma.  The Melanoma Research Foundation is a charity dedicated to advancing medical research and developing new treatments for late stage melanoma.  After exhaustive research, we feel confident that donating to this group is the single best way to help address the underfunding problem.  We need your help to meet this goal.  Collectively we can make a difference.

MRF Research Grants
The purpose of  The Melanoma Research Foundation Research Grant Program is to support promising medical research that will further the goal of developing an effective treatment and possible cure of malignant melanoma, while encouraging scientists and clinicians to join in this mission.

The Foundation funds both junior and senior researchers.  In both grant programs, emphasis will be placed on projects that explore innovative approaches to understanding melanoma and its treatment. Both basic and clinical research projects will be considered.

A grant has been established in Ted's name through MRF. To make a contribution, contact Katy Brown at katybrown44@yahoo.com. An online giving link will be posted soon.

Junior awards (Career Development Grant) will be given to investigators who are beginning a research career emphasizing melanoma-related projects and have not yet established strong federal funding. Up to $50,000 per year, for two years, may be provided.

Senior awards (Established Investigator Grant) will be given to established melanoma researchers, or senior researchers working in closely related fields who wish to move into melanoma research. Up to $100,000 per year, for two years, may be provided.

Grant applications are submitted through the online grant application process. Eligibility requirements can be found under related documents.  We encourage all that meet the eligibility requirement to apply. 

Melanoma Research Foundation Mission:

To support medical RESEARCH for finding effective treatments and eventually a cure for melanoma.  To EDUCATE patients and physicians about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of melanoma.  To act as an ADVOCATE for the melanoma community to raise the awareness of this disease and the need for a cure.

For more information, visit MRF by clicking on this link.