Expanding Florida’s Cancer Research
Limited submission
The Expanding Florida’s Cancer Research grant from the Florida Department of Health funds multidisciplinary cancer research and infrastructure to advance scientific discovery and clinical impact statewide.
Funder: Florida Department of Health
Due Dates: September 2, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | October 21, 2026 (Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,500,000 total (most categories); duration varies by category (6–48 months); indirect costs capped at 15% of direct costs.
Summary: Supports innovative, multidisciplinary cancer research and infrastructure to advance scientific discovery and clinical impact across Florida.
Key Information: Only Florida-based universities or established research institutes are eligible; all project activities and spending must occur within Florida.
Description
This program, administered by the Florida Department of Health’s Biomedical Research Advisory Council (BRAC), funds cancer research projects and research infrastructure that expand Florida’s capacity for impactful cancer science. The initiative targets the recruitment of new research talent, fosters multidisciplinary collaboration, and supports the development of advanced cancer informatics infrastructure. Projects should demonstrate strong potential for attracting future federal or private funding and contribute to the reduction of cancer morbidity and mortality in Florida.
Research focus areas include prevention and treatment, screening, obesity and cancer, treatment-related morbidities, technology transfer, and investigational new drugs/devices. The program prioritizes proposals with clear relevance to cancer, translational potential, and alignment with state research priorities.
