Innovation Grant - Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation
Supports innovative, high-impact pediatric cancer research with strong clinical translation potential for established investigators.
Funder: Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2026 (Full application) | October 2026 (Letter of Intent)
Funding Amounts: Up to $250,000 total over 2 years (max $125,000/year); direct costs only, no indirects.
Summary: Supports established researchers pursuing innovative, high-impact pediatric oncology projects with strong clinical translation potential.
Description
The Innovation Grant from Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) provides critical seed funding to established researchers proposing novel, high-impact projects in pediatric oncology. The program is designed to foster new research directions that are hypothesis-driven, mechanistic, and have the potential for significant scientific or clinical impact on childhood cancer. Proposals must clearly demonstrate innovation and feasibility, with a strong emphasis on advancing cures or improving outcomes for children with cancer. Resource sharing and dissemination of research outputs are strongly encouraged to maximize the impact of funded work.
