Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center

Patient Care
- Research Overview
- - Membership Directory
    Search a listing of full members of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, as well as directories of members by research program.
  - Membership Criteria
    Learn about the criteria for becoming a member of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.
  - Become a Member
    Apply for membership in the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center by submitting a short form.
- - Shared Resources
    The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center is home to state-of-the-art facilities and provides support to shared resources at UNMC.
  - UNMC Cores and Shared Resources
    Researchers also have access to shared resources through the UNMC Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.
  - Request for Space in the Scott Research Tower
    Complete this form to request research space.
  - Research Funding Opportunities
    NCI-designated Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center supports Principal Investigators through pilot grants and seed funding to explore novel research ideas and engage in team science projects that address critical cancer care and treatment challenges.
- - Cancer Biology Program
    The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Cancer Biology Program represents a long-standing commitment to cancer mechanisms-focused research.
  - Translational Cancer Research Program
    This program develops and delivers small molecules to modulate validated cancer targets as eventual cancer therapeutics.
  - Cancer Prevention & Control Program
    This program aims at identifying and understanding the factors influencing cancer risk, with a special emphasis on disparities and rural populations in the catchment area.
- - Registries
    View registries that are currently enrolling subjects through iCaRe2.
  - Information for Patients
    Participation helps researchers understand specific cancer types, determine risk factors, advance treatment for patients and discover cancer prognostic markers.
  - Information for Researchers
    iCaRe2 aims to foster clinical and epidemiological studies and accelerate the secondary use of cancer and health related data for translational research.
  - Information for Sponsors
    Your gift will support the continuous system growth and improve strides in personalized medicine, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer.
- Community Outreach Overview
- Mission
  We are committed to reducing the cancer burden across Nebraska through strong partnerships, community-driven initiatives, and programs informed by community needs and priorities.
- Community Advisory Board
  This board advises on the direction of cancer center research, dissemination of evidence from ongoing research activities, and policy recommendations.
- Speaker's Bureau
  The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Speakers Bureau provides resources to community groups across Nebraska including experts to give presentations on cancer-related topics.
- Resources
  The Community Outreach and Engagement Office provides such resources as videos, infographics, reports and community needs assessments.
- Our Team
  Find members of the Community Outreach and Engagement Office team.
- Training & Education Overview
- Upper Midwest Emerging Scholars Exchange Program
  Learn about a new opportunity for Early Stage Investigators to share their research at peer institutions.
- Leadership Overview
- Director's Message
  Read a message from Joann Sweasy, PhD, director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.
- About the Center
  Learn about the mission and vision of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Funding Opportunities

Funding Opportunities

At the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, we believe transformative cancer research begins with investing in people and ideas.

Our awards and pilot grants support investigators and research ideas at all stages, helping generate the preliminary data needed to secure external funding. Please refer to the individual opportunities for specific application requirements and eligibility criteria.

For questions related to funding opportunities, contact: buffettcancercenter@unmc.edu. To view the full Request for Applications (RFA) and submit an application, visit InfoReady.

Submit Your Application

Internal Awards and Pilot Grants

There are a range of internal awards and pilot funding opportunities for clinician scientists and researchers. Funding opportunities are available across research areas, including basic, translational, clinical trials, population science, and community outreach and engagement.

Private Funding

Private foundations and nonprofit organizations provide funding opportunities to support cancer research across a range of scientific areas. Explore available opportunities to identify potential sources of support for your research pursuit.

Trainee Funding

Trainee funding opportunities support students, postdoctoral researchers, and early-stage investigators in advancing their research training and professional development. Explore available fellowships, grants, and awards designed to support the next generation of cancer researchers.

Federal Funding

Federal funding opportunities support cancer research through grant programs offered by government agencies, including the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and National Institutes of Health (NIH). Explore available funding opportunities that align with your research goals or focus.