Arizona (AZ) Discovery Boost Grants (DBG)
The Arizona Discovery Boost Grants fund high-risk, innovative cancer research by independent Arizona faculty to generate preliminary data and foster new scientific directions.
Funder: American Cancer Society
Due Dates: June 1, 2026 (Full application, Summer cycle) | December 1, 2026 (Full application, Winter cycle)
Funding Amounts: Up to $135,000 per year for up to 2 years (maximum $297,000 total, including 10% indirect costs)
Summary: Supports high-risk, high-reward exploratory cancer research by independent faculty at Arizona institutions to stimulate innovation and collaboration.
Key Information: Discovery Boost Grant mechanism is paused for the Summer 2026 cycle; next application opportunity is Winter 2026.
Description
The Arizona Discovery Boost Grants (DBG) are part of a partnership between the American Cancer Society and the Simone Charitable Foundation, specifically targeting cancer research in Arizona. The program is designed to increase geographic diversity in cancer research by supporting Arizona-based independent faculty to pursue high-risk, high-reward exploratory projects across the cancer research continuum. Projects may focus on developing new methodologies, establishing feasibility, or conducting pilot studies. The intent is for awardees to generate preliminary data that can lead to future, larger-scale funding and open new avenues of investigation in cancer research.
