Arizona (AZ) Discovery Boost Grants (DBG)
Forecasted
The Arizona Discovery Boost Grants from the American Cancer Society fund innovative, high-risk cancer research by Arizona investigators to spark new scientific advances.
Funder: American Cancer Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Winter cycle) | June 2027 (Summer cycle)
Funding Amounts: Up to $135,000 per year for 2 years, plus 10% indirect costs; maximum $297,000 total.
Summary: Supports high-risk, high-reward exploratory cancer research by Arizona-based independent investigators to foster innovation and generate preliminary data.
Key Information: Only researchers at Arizona non-profit or academic institutions with independent faculty appointments are eligible.
Description
The Arizona Discovery Boost Grants (DBG), offered by the American Cancer Society in partnership with the Simone Charitable Foundation, are designed to stimulate innovative, high-risk cancer research within Arizona. This program aims to expand geographic diversity in cancer research by empowering Arizona-based investigators to develop novel methodologies, establish feasibility, or conduct pilot studies that could lead to significant scientific advances. The intent is to generate preliminary data that can attract further funding and open new avenues for investigation in cancer research.
