The document provides an overview and application instructions for the Knight Cancer Institute Cancer Research Development Award. It describes the purpose of providing preliminary data for national funding proposals, with awards of $10,000 for various cancer research projects. Eligible applicants are faculty within 5 years of their first appointment or senior trainees. Applications are due August 29th and will be reviewed based on scientific excellence, significance, innovation, multidisciplinarity, and likelihood of leading to future funding. Funded projects will be expected to submit progress reports.