The Penny Severns Breast and Cervical Cancer Research Fund supports innovative Illinois-based research into the prevention, detection, and treatment of breast and cervical cancer across multiple scientific disciplines.
Funder: Illinois Penny Severns Breast and Cervical Cancer Research Fund
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full application submission deadline; projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards up to $25,000 for 12 months; generally one award per cycle.
Summary: Supports innovative research in breast and cervical cancer prevention, detection, and treatment across biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences in Illinois.
The Penny Severns Breast and Cervical Cancer Research Fund is a state-administered program dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge, prevention, early detection, and treatment of breast and cervical cancers. Grants are awarded to support research projects spanning biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences, including clinical trials. The program encourages proposals from diverse disciplines to foster innovative studies and reduce the burden of breast and cervical cancer in Illinois. Funding is typically provided to hospitals, laboratories, universities, and research organizations based in Illinois.