For Researchers
Funding and technical expertise to advance your research.
The Kyra Gupta Research Grant supports your lab with direct funding, a dedicated engineering team, or both. Promising discoveries reach patients faster.
We do not replace your scientific direction. We add capital and computational firepower to research you are already leading.
The Grant
What the Grant Provides
Grants can include funding, technology talent, or a combination tailored to your research needs.
Research Funding
Direct financial support for pilot studies, translational research, reagents, lab supplies, and other costs that move your work toward clinical trials.
Dedicated Engineering Team
Through our Kyra’s Hope Fellowship, receive 3–5 skilled engineers (software, data science, ML) plus a senior Tech Lead for 6 months.
520–780 Engineering Hours
A typical technology talent grant delivers 520–780 hours of skilled technical work, equivalent to 3–4 months of a full-time engineer.
Infrastructure Support
Depending on grant terms, the foundation may provide cloud compute, development tools, and other research infrastructure.
Eligibility
Who Should Apply
- Affiliated with an accredited university, research institute, or children’s hospital
- Working on rare pediatric cancer research (especially sarcomas) or adjacent pediatric cancer research
- Have a clear research objective that could benefit from funding, computational support, or both
- Willing to designate a point of contact for regular engagement with the foundation
- For technology talent grants: able to provide de-identified data for the engineering team
Process
The Application Process
Expression of Interest
Submit a short form describing your research and computational needs (~20 minutes).
Discovery Call
A 60–90 minute call with our team to assess project fit and scope.
Project Scoping
We co-develop a detailed Project Charter defining deliverables, timeline, and success criteria.
MOU & Grant Award
Both sides sign a Memorandum of Understanding formalizing the partnership.
Team Assignment & Kickoff
Your dedicated team is assembled, onboarded, and begins the 6-month engagement.
Expectations
Your Commitments
- Designate a point of contact available for regular check-ins with the team
- Provide de-identified data and domain documentation before the cohort starts
- Respond to team questions within 48 hours
- Participate in Demo Day at the end of the cohort
- Acknowledge the foundation and fellows in resulting publications
FAQ
Most-asked questions
Direct research funding, technology talent (a dedicated engineering team through our Kyra’s Hope Fellowship), or a combination of both, tailored to your lab’s needs.
No. Both funding and technology talent are provided at no cost to the lab.
For technology talent grants, volunteers only work with de-identified data. No patient data is shared with any volunteers at any time.