Developmental Research Program
The objective of the Glioma SPORE Developmental Research Program (DRP) is to identify innovative pilot research projects in glioma that have translational potential. The DRP utilizes a solicitation and review process to select meritorious pilot projects for funding. The solicitation process leverages an established, extensive Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center (DF/HCC) communications infrastructure to widely disseminate an annual Request for Proposals (RFP). The review process employs an experienced panel of DF/HCC glioma scientists. The DRP provides limited-duration funding for innovative projects with ultimate translational potential and aims to synergize with existing SPORE projects and cores. DF/HCC institutions match DRP funding from this SPORE to expand the pool of DRP awardees.
DRP applications are judged for their potential as pilot or collaborative studies that will generate feasibility data and their ultimate potential to evolve into complete projects in future years of the SPORE program. The DRP employs a monitoring process to measure the progress and outcomes of DRP projects, including the possible elevation of successful DRP awards to complete projects. The program is closely monitored through clearly established metrics and oversight by the DRP Awards Committee. DRP awardees are required to present biannual progress reports.
