[American Cancer Society](https://www.cancer.org)

June 1, 2026 | December 1, 2026

Up to $135,000/year for 2 years (max $297,000 total, including 10% indirect costs)

Supports high-risk, high-reward exploratory cancer research by independent faculty at Arizona institutions.

Only researchers at Arizona institutions with independent faculty appointments are eligible.

--- ## Description The Arizona (AZ) Discovery Boost Grants (DBG), offered by the American Cancer Society in partnership with the Simone Charitable Foundation, are designed to stimulate innovative cancer research led by Arizona-based investigators. These grants target high-risk, high-reward exploratory projects that advance knowledge and foster collaboration within the Arizona cancer research community. The program aims to enhance geographic diversity in cancer research and generate preliminary data to position grantees for future external funding. --- ## Due Dates - June 1, 2026: Full application deadline (annual summer cycle) - December 1, 2026: Full application deadline (annual winter cycle) Applications are accepted twice per year. *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Up to $135,000 per year for up to 2 years - Maximum total budget: $297,000 (includes 10% allowable indirect costs) - Supports pilot studies, feasibility testing, and development of new research methodologies --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be independent faculty members at a US academic institution or eligible non-profit located in Arizona. - Only institutions within the state of Arizona are eligible. - Investigators at any career stage may apply, provided they hold an independent faculty appointment. - Projects must focus on cancer research and align with the program’s high-risk, high-reward, exploratory scope. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via [ProposalCentral](https://proposalcentral.com/). - Application materials and instructions are available on the [grant program page](https://www.cancer.org/research/we-fund-cancer-research/apply-research-grant/grant-types/arizona-discovery-boost-grants.html). - Applications open approximately 3 months before each deadline. - Required documents typically include a research plan, budget, biosketch, and institutional approvals. - For eligibility exceptions, requests must be sent in advance (see [FAQ](https://www.cancer.org/research/we-fund-cancer-research/apply-research-grant/faqs-program-changes-and-application-submission.html)). --- ## Additional Information - The grant is intended to support exploratory projects that can lead to larger, externally funded cancer research. - If the application deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, submissions are accepted the following business day. - For questions about eligibility, contact [grant.eligibility@cancer.org](mailto:grant.eligibility@cancer.org) (requests for exceptions must be received by April 15 for summer, October 15 for winter cycles). --- ## External Links - [Program Page: Arizona Discovery Boost Grants](https://www.cancer.org/research/we-fund-cancer-research/apply-research-grant/grant-types/arizona-discovery-boost-grants.html) - [ACS Grant Application Portal (ProposalCentral)](https://proposalcentral.com/) - [ACS Research Grants Overview](https://www.cancer.org/research/we-fund-cancer-research/apply-research-grant.html) - [FAQs: Application & Program Changes](https://www.cancer.org/research/we-fund-cancer-research/apply-research-grant/faqs-program-changes-and-application-submission.html) - [Extramural Grants Staff Contacts](https://www.cancer.org/research/we-fund-cancer-research/apply-research-grant/extramural-grants-staff-contacts.html) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Office | Email | Phone | |--------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|-------------------| | ACS Grants Office | [grants@cancer.org](mailto:grants@cancer.org) | +1 800-227-2345 | | Eligibility Questions | [grant.eligibility@cancer.org](mailto:grant.eligibility@cancer.org) | | | See [Extramural Grants Staff Contacts](https://www.cancer.org/research/we-fund-cancer-research/apply-research-grant/extramural-grants-staff-contacts.html) for program-specific contacts. | | |

Arizona (AZ) Discovery Boost Grants (DBG)

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