If you are including a Clinician Scientist Development Grant (CSDG) subaward, be aware that the maximum direct funding has been reduced to $123,400 per year. Additionally, the Winter cycle deadline on December 1, 2026, now accepts renewal applications in addition to resubmissions.
Funder: American Cancer Society
Due Dates: February 9, 2027: Letter of Intent (LOI) deadline — Summer cycle | June 1, 2026: Full application deadline — Summer cycle | December 1, 2026: Full application deadline — Winter cycle (renewals/resubmissions only)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1.65M total (4 years; $1.5M direct + 10% indirect) per Center (includes one subaward); initial renewal up to $500K direct; subsequent renewals $250K direct (4 years each)
Summary: Supports coordinated cancer research centers addressing local/regional health disparities through solution-based, community-engaged research to advance health equity and reduce cancer mortality.
Key Information: New applications require LOI; only one subaward per Center application; renewals limited to Supportive Core activities; PI and subaward PI must be different individuals.