The ASCENT Consortium is officially accepting applications for the first ASCENT funding opportunities. Letters of Intent are due October 15, 2025. Learn more below and at ascentpalliativecare.org.

Research Scholar Award
This opportunity offers protected time, mentorship, and training to help early-career palliative care researchers develop competitive research programs and transition to larger, extramurally funded grants.

Pilot and Exploratory Studies Award
This opportunity offers resources, mentorship, and community to support palliative care researchers—whether transitioning from a K to an R award or exploring new directions—in building foundational evidence that can lead to larger, externally funded studies.

Register here for our informational webinar on September 24, 2025, at 2-3 PM ET.