Expanding Florida’s Cancer Research
Limited submission
Expanding Florida’s Cancer Research funds innovative, multidisciplinary cancer research in Florida to advance prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, supported by the Florida Bankhead-Coley Cancer Research Program.
Funder: Florida Bankhead-Coley Cancer Research Program
Due Dates: September 2, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | October 21, 2026 (Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1.5 million (max) per award over up to 48 months, depending on grant category; indirect costs capped at 15% of direct costs.
Summary: Supports innovative, collaborative cancer research projects in Florida, emphasizing multidisciplinary approaches, talent recruitment, and informatics infrastructure.
Key Information: LOI is required to submit a full application; all activities and funds must occur in Florida.
Description
The Florida Bankhead-Coley Cancer Research Program provides substantial funding for cancer research projects that aim to expand research capacity, foster multidisciplinary collaboration, and advance the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer within Florida. The program prioritizes proposals that attract new research talent, build informatics infrastructure, and demonstrate potential to secure additional federal or private funding. Eligible projects include clinical trials, discovery science, emerging therapeutics, research infrastructure, and high-risk/high-reward initiatives. The program is highly competitive, peer-reviewed, and designed to support both established and new investigators at Florida-based institutions.
