Funder: American Cancer Society
Due Dates: June 1, 2026 | December 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Institutional Research Grants: Up to $120,000/year for 4 years (new); $100,000/year for 4 years (renewals, with required institutional supplement); 2–6 pilot awards per year, $20,000–$60,000 each; no indirect costs.
Summary: Supports institutions to provide pilot funding for early-stage independent investigators launching cancer research projects.
Key Information: Only institutions (not individuals) may apply; pilot grants are allocated internally to eligible early-career faculty.