The Skin Cancer Foundation call for submissions for 09 grant program

National report

- The Skin Cancer Foundation is accepting applications for support of pilot research projects related to skin cancer, according to a press release.

The Foundation will award four $10,000 grants for basic research and clinical studies, aiming to improve methods of prevention, detection and treatment of skin cancer. Applications are for one-year projects to be conducted at medical institutions within the United States. Submission deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008.