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

June 1, 2025 | December 1, 2025

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

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

Applicants must be independent faculty at Arizona-based academic or eligible non-profit institutions.

--- ## Description The American Cancer Society, in partnership with the Simone Charitable Foundation, offers this grant to stimulate innovative cancer research in Arizona. The program is designed to support high-risk, high-reward exploratory projects across the cancer research continuum, including methodology development, feasibility studies, and pilot testing. The goal is to generate preliminary data that can lead to further funding and open new, innovative research directions. This initiative is part of a broader effort to increase geographic diversity in cancer research. --- ## Due Dates - June 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025 If a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, applications are accepted the next business day. --- ## Funding Amount - Up to $135,000 per year in direct costs for up to 2 years - 10% allowable indirect costs - Maximum total budget: $297,000 for a 2-year project period --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must hold an independent faculty appointment. - Must be based at a US academic institution or eligible non-profit located in Arizona. - Open to independent investigators at any career stage. - Only institutions in Arizona are eligible. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted via [ProposalCentral](https://proposalcentral.com/). - Application materials become available approximately 3 months before each deadline. - Select "ACS Discovery Boost Grants" when applying. - Review the [grant instructions](https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/research/extramural-grants-documents/all-grant-instructions.pdf) and [policies](https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/research/extramural-grants-documents/all-grant-policies.pdf) before submission. - For detailed guidance, see the [ACS grant process overview](https://www.cancer.org/research/we-fund-cancer-research/apply-research-grant/our-grant-process.html). --- ## Additional Information - The program is intended to generate preliminary data that can support future, larger grant applications. - Projects should be exploratory and may include development of new research methodologies, feasibility studies, or pilot testing. - Funding is limited to Arizona-based institutions to promote geographic diversity in cancer research. --- ## External Links - [Arizona Discovery Boost Grants – ACS program page](https://www.cancer.org/research/we-fund-cancer-research/apply-research-grant/grant-types/arizona-discovery-boost-grants.html) - [ACS Research Grants: Funding Opportunities](https://www.cancer.org/research/we-fund-cancer-research/apply-research-grant.html) - [ProposalCentral – Application Portal](https://proposalcentral.com/) - [Grant Instructions (PDF)](https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/research/extramural-grants-documents/all-grant-instructions.pdf) - [Grant Policies (PDF)](https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/research/extramural-grants-documents/all-grant-policies.pdf) - [ACS Extramural Grants Staff Contacts](https://www.cancer.org/research/we-fund-cancer-research/apply-research-grant/extramural-grants-staff-contacts.html) - [FAQs: Grant Submissions](https://www.cancer.org/research/we-fund-cancer-research/apply-research-grant/faqs-program-changes-and-application-submission.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |----------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [ACS Contact Page](https://www.cancer.org/about-us/contact-us.html) | | Phone | +1 800-227-2345 | | Grants Program Staff | [ACS Extramural Grants Staff Contacts](https://www.cancer.org/research/we-fund-cancer-research/apply-research-grant/extramural-grants-staff-contacts.html) |

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