Pilot Research Grant (PRG)
Forecasted
The Pilot Research Grant from the New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research funds early-stage, innovative cancer research in New Jersey, focusing on priority scientific areas and preliminary data generation.
Funder: New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026: Mandatory Technical Assistance session | December 2026: Letter of Intent deadline | February 2027: Deadline to submit questions | March 2027: Full application submission deadline (by 4:00 PM ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 total over two years per award; supports PI/staff salary, supplies, equipment, limited travel, and indirect costs (max 15%).
Summary: Supports pilot or early-stage cancer research at New Jersey institutions, focusing on priority areas and enabling preliminary data generation for future major grants.
Key Information: Attendance at the technical assistance session and submission of a letter of intent are mandatory for application.
Description
The Pilot Research Grant (PRG) from the New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research (NJCCR) is designed to catalyze innovative, early-stage cancer research projects at New Jersey Qualifying Research Institutions (QRIs). The grant prioritizes projects that address critical areas such as cancer health disparities, palliative care, survivorship, psychosocial effects, immunotherapy/biologics, and the application of artificial intelligence in cancer research. The program aims to generate preliminary data that will strengthen future applications for larger-scale funding and advance the careers of cancer researchers in New Jersey.
