Discovery Boost Grants (DBG)
The Discovery Boost Grants fund high-risk, innovative cancer research projects that develop new methods or pilot novel ideas to generate preliminary data for future breakthroughs.
Funder: American Cancer Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 | June 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $135,000 per year for up to 2 years (max $297,000 total including 10% indirect costs)
Summary: Supports high-risk, high-reward exploratory cancer research to develop methods, test feasibility, or pilot new ideas, aiming to spark future innovation and funding.
Key Information: This grant is forecasted and not currently open; dates and details may change as the mechanism is restructured.
Description
Discovery Boost Grants (DBG) are designed to accelerate high-risk, high-reward exploratory research across the cancer research continuum. These grants support investigators seeking to develop new research methodologies, establish feasibility, or conduct pilot tests of innovative ideas. The primary goal is to generate preliminary data that can lead to additional funding and open new avenues for cancer investigation.
