Recruitment of Rising Stars (RRS)
The Recruitment of Rising Stars grant from CPRIT supports Texas institutions in attracting outstanding mid-stage cancer researchers to advance innovative cancer research.
Funder: Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas
Due Dates: June 21, 2027: Application Receipt Window closing date
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000,000 total costs per award | Up to 5 years duration
Summary: Supports Texas institutions in recruiting accomplished mid-stage cancer investigators with demonstrated impact and strong future potential.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted by Texas academic research institutions; only mid-stage investigators are eligible as candidates.
Description
The Recruitment of Rising Stars (RRS) program, offered by the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT), is designed to help Texas academic institutions attract exceptional mid-stage cancer investigators to their research teams. The initiative seeks candidates who have already demonstrated significant achievements in cancer research and show strong potential for continued innovation and impact. The program aims to strengthen Texas’s leadership in cancer research by supporting the recruitment of these promising scientists and fostering the next generation of groundbreaking discoveries.
