Funder: American Cancer Society
Due Dates: June 1, 2026 | December 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: New IRGs: up to $120,000/year for 4 years (total $480,000); Renewal IRGs: up to $100,000/year for 4 years (total $400,000, requires $80,000 institutional supplement); pilot grants: $20,000–$60,000 each/year.
Summary: Provides block grants to institutions for pilot funding to help early-stage investigators launch cancer research and generate data for future national grant applications.
Key Information: No indirect costs allowed; institutions must have a robust cancer research program and mentoring infrastructure.