2026 Career Enhancement Awards
Supports new research by UNC faculty on cancer health disparities in endometrial, breast, and pancreatic cancers through the 2026 Career Enhancement Awards.
Funder: University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Due Dates: July 6, 2026 (Full application deadline for 2026 Career Enhancement Awards)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 for one year (direct costs); one-year duration; non-renewable
Summary: Supports junior faculty and established investigators at UNC entering or shifting focus to new research in cancer health disparities (endometrial, breast, pancreatic cancer).
Description
The 2026 Career Enhancement Awards, offered by the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center in partnership with SPORE (Specialized Programs of Research Excellence) programs, aim to foster innovation in cancer research. These awards support junior faculty beginning a career in cancer research and established investigators who wish to redirect their research into new cancer-related areas. For the 2026 cycle, the focus is on projects aligned with Cancer Health Disparities in Endometrial Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Pancreatic Cancer SPORE Career Enhancement Programs. The program is designed to stimulate new research directions and help applicants become competitive for future extramural funding.
