Eligibility for this repurposing trial opportunity now explicitly includes Chicago-area health systems alongside academic and nonprofit institutions. If you are applying under the underrepresented researcher category, note that this now officially includes women underrepresented at senior faculty levels. Finally, make sure your community engagement plans go beyond standard patient engagement by collaborating directly with community-based organizations.
Funder: Cures Within Reach
Due Dates: May 8, 2026: Letter of Intent (LOI) submission deadline (11:59pm U.S. Eastern Time)
Funding Amounts: Up to $125,000 per project (includes required 20% institutional match); additional $5,000–$15,000 possible for community engagement
Summary: Funds clinical repurposing trials for unsolved diseases led by early career or underrepresented researchers at Chicago-area institutions, with a focus on innovative therapies and patient impact.
Key Information: Community engagement funding is required for health disparities trials and optional for others.