ThyCa Research Grants from ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association fund global scientific research to advance understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of all types of thyroid cancer.
Funder: ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Proposal Submission Deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical award up to $20,000 for one year; some grants may be renewed for a second year.
Summary: Supports innovative research projects worldwide to advance understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of all types of thyroid cancer.
Key Information: Applications are reviewed by expert panels from major thyroid research societies; eligibility is broad but may require society membership for some routes.
ThyCa Research Grants fund pioneering scientific studies focused on improving the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of all forms of thyroid cancer, including papillary, follicular, medullary, poorly differentiated, and anaplastic types. Since 2003, ThyCa has supported a wide spectrum of research, from basic molecular investigations to translational and clinical projects, with the goal of driving progress toward more effective therapies and, ultimately, a cure. Grants are awarded based on scientific merit, with applications reviewed by independent panels from the American Thyroid Association (ATA), the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES), and the American Head and Neck Society (AHNS). ThyCa’s program is internationally inclusive, welcoming proposals from researchers and institutions worldwide.