NCORP Pilot Grant Program
Supports research projects that develop and test scalable interventions to improve participation of underrepresented populations in cancer clinical trials.
Funder: Hope Foundation
Due Dates: This funding program has ended
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 (direct costs) per project for 1–2 years; 25% indirect cost cap
Summary: Supports projects to improve outreach and accrual of underrepresented populations in cancer clinical trials via scalable, action-oriented interventions.
Key Information: This grant is no longer accepting applications.
Description
The NCORP Pilot Grant Program, administered by the Hope Foundation for Cancer Research, was designed to foster improved representation of under-resourced and underserved populations in cancer clinical trial accrual. Through a competitive, peer-reviewed process, the program supported projects that established infrastructure or tested interventions aimed at improving access for underrepresented groups, removing structural barriers, and achieving measurable, scalable outcomes across the NCTN/NCORP network. Projects were expected to challenge current paradigms in research or clinical practice, effectively communicate with patients and stakeholders, and demonstrate potential for broader application.
