Translational Accelerator Awards
Supports Lurie Cancer Center researchers in generating preclinical data to advance promising cancer research toward investigator-initiated clinical treatment trials.
Funder: Northwestern University
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 for 6 months (short-term, focused award)
Summary: Supports Lurie Cancer Center members in generating preclinical data to bridge research toward investigator-initiated cancer treatment trials.
Key Information: Must be a Lurie Cancer Center member; letter of support from an LCC lab scientist or Core Facility director required.
Description
The Translational Accelerator Awards are internal funding opportunities from Northwestern University's Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center. These awards are designed to provide short-term, focused support for translational or clinical research projects that require critical preclinical data to justify and design new investigator-initiated treatment trials. The program aims to bridge the gap between laboratory/early translational findings and the development of clinical trial protocols, giving investigators the resources needed to advance promising cancer research toward clinical application.
