Funder: American Cancer Society
Due Dates: June 1, 2026 (IRG full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $120,000/year for 4 years for new IRGs (total $480,000); renewals: $100,000/year for 4 years (total $400,000, with $80,000 required institutional supplement); pilot grants: $20,000–$60,000 each.
Summary: Provides block grants to institutions to support early-stage cancer researchers in launching pilot projects and building competitiveness for national funding.
Key Information: No indirect costs allowed; only one IRG per institution at a time; institutional supplement required for renewals.