Funder: American Cancer Society
Due Dates: June 1, 2026 | December 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Varies by mechanism: Research Scholar Grants up to $215,000/year (plus 10% indirects, 4 years); Institutional Research Grants up to $120,000/year (no indirects, 4 years); Mission Boost Grants up to $135,000/year (plus 10% indirects, 2 years, Stage I); see details below.
Summary: Supports independent, innovative cancer research across the continuum, including early-career, translational, and pilot projects, through a rigorous peer-review process.
Key Information: Discovery Boost Grants are paused for the Summer 2026 cycle; see mechanism details for eligibility and cycle changes.