Pilot Award for Diseases of the Pancreas
Forecasted
UCSF's Pilot Award for Diseases of the Pancreas funds innovative research on pancreatic disease biology, early detection, and treatment, with a strong focus on pancreatic cancer.
Funder: University of California San Francisco
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 | March 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per project for one year; non-renewable.
Summary: Supports innovative research on pancreatic diseases, with emphasis on pancreatic cancer, early detection, and treatment.
Description
This award supports innovative, high-impact research projects that advance the understanding, early detection, and treatment of diseases of the pancreas, with a strong focus on pancreatic cancer, especially pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Both basic and clinical research proposals are considered, provided they directly address pancreatic diseases. The program is designed to foster preliminary work that can lead to major external funding and improved patient outcomes. Proposals related to diabetes that are not connected to pancreatic cancer are not eligible.
