Award amountStipends of $66,000, $68,000, and $70,000 per year
Last checkedJun 24, 2026
PDF guide
American Cancer Society (ACS) Cancer Health Research Center (CHERC) Application Instructions
Official 2026 application guidelines and submission instructions for the American Cancer Society Cancer Health Research Center (CHERC) grant program, including details on using the ProposalCentral portal.
Applicants are encouraged to review specific grant policies for eligibility requirements.; US citizenship is not required.; MSI designation is not an institution eligibility requirement.
Requirements
Applicants must use the ProposalCentral system for preparation and submission.; Applicants must maintain an updated Professional Profile on ProposalCentral.; Applicants must provide a permanent, non-work email address.; Applicants must disclose the use of generative AI tools and cite sources.; Applicants must provide ORCID identifiers if available.
Application materials
Project Title; Applicant/Principal Investigator Information; Institution and Contact Information; Key Personnel details; CHERC General Audience Summary; Statement of Cancer Relevance and Impact
How to apply
Register or log in to ProposalCentral.; Submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) for approval.; Once LOI is approved, access the application in ProposalCentral.; Edit application sections, save, and enable access for institutional officials if needed.; Submit the application electronically via ProposalCentral.
Important dates
Effective March 2026; June 1 (Annual Deadline); December 1 (Annual Deadline); June 2027 (Subaward application expansion)
Documents
Cancer Health Research Center RFA Instructions PDF
