International Innovation Grant
The International Innovation Grant funds innovative cancer research projects in low- and middle-income countries to reduce local cancer burdens and promote scalable, impactful solutions.
Funder: Conquer Cancer - the ASCO Foundation
Due Dates: August 27, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 for a one-year project; number of awards per cycle is not predetermined.
Summary: Supports innovative research projects to reduce the cancer burden in low- and middle-income countries, with potential for local and broader impact.
Key Information: Both the principal investigator and organization must be based in an eligible World Bank-classified country.
Description
The International Innovation Grant (IIG) provides funding for novel and impactful cancer control research projects in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The grant is intended to support initiatives that address local cancer burdens and have the potential for replication in other similar settings. Projects are selected based on merit by an independent committee using consistent evaluation criteria, with an emphasis on tangible outcomes and scalability.
