Recruitment of First-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty Members Awards
Limited submission
CPRIT's Recruitment of First-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty Members Awards supports Texas institutions in hiring top early-career cancer researchers to build the state’s cancer research capacity.
Funder: Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas
Due Dates: 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 (5 years, non-renewable); emerging research institutions may request up to $1,000,000; institutional 50% match required.
Summary: Supports Texas institutions in recruiting top early-career cancer researchers into their first tenure-track faculty positions to strengthen cancer research statewide.
Key Information: Applications must be institution-submitted on behalf of the candidate; strict eligibility and institutional commitment requirements apply.
Description
This opportunity provides substantial start-up funding for Texas institutions to recruit outstanding early-career cancer researchers into their first tenure-track faculty positions. The program aims to build cancer research capacity in Texas by enabling institutions to attract promising investigators who have the potential to significantly advance cancer research, aligning with CPRIT’s mission to reduce the burden of cancer across the state.
