Research Grants and Fellowships
The Prevent Cancer Foundation funds innovative U.S.-based research on cancer prevention and early detection for both early-career and established scientists.
Funder: Prevent Cancer Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $50,000/year for 2 years ($100,000 total); no indirect costs allowed
Summary: Supports innovative research and fellowships focused on cancer prevention and early detection for early-career and established scientists.
Key Information: Research must be conducted primarily in the U.S.; applicants must not have accepted tobacco industry funding in the past 4 years.
Description
The Prevent Cancer Foundation provides competitive research grants and fellowships to support innovative projects with the potential to make significant advances in cancer prevention and early detection. The program aims to foster the next generation of cancer prevention researchers, build preliminary evidence for future scientific breakthroughs, and facilitate the transition to independent research careers. Funding is available for both early-career scientists (fellowships) and more established investigators (research grants), with projects evaluated based on innovation, feasibility, and their potential impact on reducing cancer incidence or improving early detection.
Projects must fall within one of four research tracks: Translational Research, Implementation/Dissemination Science, Population Health, or Clinical Trials and related studies, and can address a broad range of cancer types and focus areas relevant to prevention and early detection.
