About the Innovation Research Award
This award has been established to honor an early career investigator conducting innovative BRCA-related research at the University of Pennsylvania. Candidates will be considered from across a variety of disciplines including basic science, translational and clinical research. The award provides the recipient with a $40,000 one-year, unrestricted research grant. Nominees can be at the level of Instructor through Assistant Professor. Recipients can only receive the award once.
The Innovation Research Award Application Process
Nominations are reviewed by the Basser Center’s Leadership Committee and members of the Center’s Internal Advisory Board. Recipients are notified by email in late March with the award announced during the Basser Center’s Annual Scientific Symposium dinner.
Eligibility:
Candidates for the award include early career investigators involved in BRCA-related research. Candidates may be nominated by senior faculty members from various departments at the University of Pennsylvania.
What to include in the application:
- Pearl and Philip Basser Innovation Research Award application
- Nominating letter introducing the candidate and including a description of the nominee’s applicable BRCA-related research warranting consideration for the award.
- Nominee’s CV
The nomination period for 2026 is now closed.
Please check back in 2027 for more information or email Basserinfo@pennmedicine.upenn.edu with any inquiries.