Catalyst Pilot Research Award
The Catalyst Pilot Research Award from the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas funds innovative cancer research in Texas, supporting new ideas and foundational studies across all research areas.
Funder: Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas
Due Dates: September 16, 2026 (application opens) | November 18, 2026 (submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $250,000 total costs for up to 2 years; no renewals.
Summary: Supports innovative cancer research projects in Texas, providing foundational data and gap funding for new or ongoing investigations.
Key Information: Institutional application limits apply; only Texas-based entities eligible.
Description
This award provides funding to initiate innovative cancer research projects or to sustain previously funded lines of investigation, with the aim of generating foundational data for future peer-reviewed applications. The program is designed to support all areas of cancer research, including basic, translational, clinical, and population-based studies, with a focus on projects that can yield significant new insights into cancer etiology, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention. The Catalyst Pilot Research Award also serves as gap funding for exceptional projects or to enable researchers to pursue new research directions.
