Recruitment of Established Investigators
This grant helps Texas institutions recruit world-class senior cancer researchers to advance cancer science and innovation across the state.
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 $4,000,000 total for up to 5 years (emerging research institutions: up to $2,000,000); institutional match of at least 50% required.
Summary: Supports Texas institutions in recruiting senior, world-class cancer research leaders to strengthen the state’s cancer research and innovation landscape.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted by Texas-based academic institutions on behalf of the nominee; no co-investigators allowed.
Description
This grant supports Texas academic institutions in recruiting established, senior-level cancer researchers with internationally recognized expertise and robust, independent research programs. The goal is to enhance Texas’s leadership in cancer research by attracting world-class investigators who will advance the state’s capabilities in cancer science, prevention, and treatment. Candidates must be at the full professor level (or equivalent), have a distinguished career, and must not reside in Texas at the time of application.
