Funder: Foundation for Cancer Research in Italy
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Online submission) | March 2027 (Digitally signed application)
Funding Amounts: Five years of support covering 100% of additional project costs
Summary: Supports established, independent investigators leading five-year cancer research projects at research institutions in Italy.
Key Information: PIs must commit at least 20% effort and meet publication and active Impact Factor thresholds.
Description
The Investigator Grant is an individual research funding program run by Fondazione AIRC per la Ricerca sul Cancro. It supports established, independent scientists leading existing research units, with research conducted at Italian universities, hospitals, or other biomedical research organizations. Projects must pursue a clear objective likely to advance cancer biology, prevention, monitoring, diagnosis, or treatment in the near term.
AIRC prioritizes significance for cancer, innovation, feasibility, scientific rigor, and potential benefits for patients. The program supports investigator-driven research, including mechanistic, clinical, computational, and epidemiological approaches. Complementary collaborations are encouraged, but the grant is not intended for multi-unit projects: scientific leadership and responsibility must remain with the PI. Applications undergo international peer review.
