Investigator Grant
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The Investigator Grant supports established researchers leading cancer research at institutions across Italy, funding their projects and personnel to pursue original work with potential benefits for patients.
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Funder: Foundation for Cancer Research in Italy
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Five years of support for research and project personnel costs
Summary: Supports established researchers leading innovative cancer research with potential benefits for patients.
Key Information: Projects are selected through international peer review for cancer relevance, originality, feasibility and potential patient impact.
Description
The Investigator Grant (IG) is a five-year award from the Foundation for Cancer Research in Italy, also known as Fondazione AIRC per la Ricerca sul Cancro. It supports cancer research projects led by established researchers, covering the research itself and personnel working on the project.
IG proposals are selected through international peer review. Reviewers consider their relevance to cancer, originality, feasibility and potential positive impact on patients. AIRC lists active projects across Italy, including work at universities, hospitals and research institutes. These projects span subjects such as cancer diagnosis, tumour biology and potential treatments.
