UNC Lineberger Innovation Pilot Research Awards Program
Funds innovative pilot cancer research at UNC Lineberger, supporting projects in basic, translational, clinical, and population sciences aligned with the Center’s strategic priorities.
Funder: University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Due Dates: June 26, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | July 24, 2026 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 direct costs for one year per award
Summary: Supports innovative pilot cancer research projects by UNC Lineberger members and collaborators, fostering new research aligned with the Center’s strategic plan.
Key Information: Specific aims page required with LOI; no deadline extensions or late materials accepted.
Description
The UNC Lineberger Innovation Pilot Research Awards Program funds new and innovative cancer research concepts that align with the Center’s 2026–2030 Strategic Plan. The program encourages research in basic, translational, clinical, and population sciences. Its primary aim is to stimulate new research directions and generate preliminary data for future extramural funding proposals. Projects should be aligned with strategic priorities such as collaborative team science, cancer mechanisms, prevention and early detection, immunotherapy, reducing cancer burden in North Carolina, and cancer data science. The awards are open to all UNC Lineberger Research Members; other UNC system faculty may apply as co-leads with a Lineberger-affiliated MPI.
