Recruitment of First-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty Members (RFT)
Supports Texas institutions in recruiting outstanding early-career cancer researchers into their first tenure-track faculty positions to advance innovative cancer research.
Funder: Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas
Due Dates: August 20, 2026 | October 20, 2026 | November 20, 2026 | January 20, 2027 | February 22, 2027 | March 22, 2027 | April 20, 2027 | May 20, 2027 | June 21, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000,000 total over 5 years (non-renewable); emerging research institutions may request up to $1,000,000.
Summary: Supports recruitment of outstanding early-career cancer researchers into their first tenure-track faculty positions at Texas institutions.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted by a Texas institution on behalf of the candidate; strict eligibility and institutional commitment requirements apply.
Description
This opportunity supports Texas institutions in recruiting highly promising early-career cancer researchers into their first tenure-track faculty positions. The program aims to enhance cancer research capacity in Texas by enabling institutions to attract emerging investigators who show strong potential for significant impact in cancer research. Funding provides start-up support for new faculty, with a focus on fostering innovative research and advancing CPRIT’s mission to reduce the burden of cancer in Texas.
