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: $100,000/year for 4 years (total $400,000, plus $80,000 institutional supplement); individual pilot grants: $20,000–$60,000 each.
Summary: Provides block grants to institutions to support seed funding for early-career, independent investigators launching cancer research projects.
Key Information: No indirect costs allowed; institutions must have a strong cancer research program and a robust pool of junior faculty.