2026 Pilot Awards (Innovation Pilot Research Awards Program)
Supports innovative pilot cancer research at UNC Chapel Hill in alignment with the Lineberger Center’s 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, emphasizing novel concepts across the cancer research spectrum.
Funder: University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Due Dates: June 1, 2026 (Letter of Intent, required) | July 6, 2026 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 direct costs for one year per award; no-cost extensions not permitted.
Summary: Supports innovative pilot cancer research projects at UNC Chapel Hill that align with the Center’s 2026–2030 Strategic Plan.
Description
The UNC Lineberger Innovation Pilot Research Awards Program provides funding to support new cancer research concepts across basic, translational, clinical, and population sciences. The program is designed to foster innovative projects that align with the Center’s 2026–2030 Strategic Plan and encourage research that can lead to future extramural funding. The awards are open to all levels of academic faculty at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with a focus on developing cutting-edge approaches in cancer research.
