Mission Boost Grants
Brown University's Mission Boost Grants accelerate innovative cancer research from lab discovery to human testing, supporting projects with strong translational and clinical potential.
Funder: Brown University
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 | June 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: $300,000–$545,000 total per award; two-stage, milestone-driven structure
Summary: Supports innovative cancer research projects, enabling translation from laboratory discovery to human testing with a focus on clinical impact.
Key Information: Annual deadlines; confirm dates and requirements on the program page before applying.
Description
The Mission Boost Grants program, coordinated by Brown University’s Legorreta Cancer Center in partnership with the American Cancer Society, aims to accelerate the translation of cancer research discoveries into human testing. This initiative is designed for independent investigators at any career stage who seek additional resources to move innovative, clinical-enabling projects from the laboratory toward patient studies. The program features a two-stage, milestone-driven funding structure to reduce risk and catalyze the progression of promising cancer research into clinical application.
