Pilot Award for Diseases of the Pancreas
The University of California San Francisco's Pilot Award for Diseases of the Pancreas funds innovative research on the biology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of pancreatic diseases, especially pancreatic cancer.
Funder: University of California San Francisco
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 total for a one-year non-renewable pilot project.
Summary: Supports innovative research on pancreatic diseases, with emphasis on pancreatic cancer biology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Description
The Pilot Award for Diseases of the Pancreas, offered by the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Pancreas Center, funds innovative research projects aimed at advancing the understanding, early diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of pancreatic diseases—especially pancreatic cancer and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Both basic and clinical research proposals are considered, with a strong preference for projects that could lead to future major funding and improved patient outcomes. Projects focusing on diabetes unrelated to pancreatic cancer are not eligible. The award is intended as a one-year, non-renewable pilot to generate preliminary data for larger grant applications.
