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.