Our Grant Process
ACS Research Scholar Grants fund early-career investigators to pursue innovative research in cancer biology, prevention, detection, treatment, or survivorship across the cancer continuum.
Funder: American Cancer Society
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (Winter cycle) | June 1, 2027 (Summer cycle)
Funding Amounts: Up to $215,000/year (direct costs) + 10% indirect costs, for up to 4 years (max $946,000 total direct + indirect costs)
Summary: Supports independent researchers within 8 years of their first faculty appointment to pursue innovative cancer research projects across the cancer continuum.
Key Information: Applicants may not have more than one active R01/R01-equivalent grant; eligibility extensions require advance approval.
Description
This opportunity provides substantial funding for independent investigators to conduct innovative, self-directed research projects addressing any aspect of cancer biology, prevention, detection, treatment, or survivorship. The grant is designed as a career-launching mechanism for early-stage faculty, supporting a broad range of research across the cancer continuum and encouraging impactful, actionable science aligned with ACS’s priority research areas. Applications undergo rigorous peer review, and funded projects benefit from robust administrative and post-award support.
