2026 Career Enhancement Awards
Forecasted
The 2026 Career Enhancement Awards support UNC faculty conducting innovative research on health disparities in endometrial, breast, or pancreatic cancer, funded by the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Funder: University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Full application deadline, Career Enhancement Awards)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 (direct costs) for a one-year project; non-renewable
Summary: Supports UNC faculty pursuing innovative research in cancer health disparities, focusing on endometrial, breast, or pancreatic cancer.
Key Information: All dates are projected; eligibility and requirements may change—review guidelines before applying.
Description
The Career Enhancement Awards, offered by the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center in collaboration with SPORE programs, are designed to stimulate innovative research in cancer health disparities. The program supports both junior faculty launching careers in cancer research and established investigators at UNC who are shifting their focus to new research areas, particularly those related to endometrial, breast, and pancreatic cancer. Projects should align with SPORE Career Enhancement Program priorities to foster new research directions and position recipients for future extramural funding.
