Award amountStipends of $66,000, $68,000, and $70,000 per year
Last checkedJun 24, 2026
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American Cancer Society (ACS) Cancer Health Research Center (CHERC) Grant Policies
Official policy document for the American Cancer Society's Cancer Health Research Center (CHERC) program, outlining grant structure, eligibility, application deadlines, and review processes.
Not-for-profit institutions located within the US and its territories; Must have current IRS nonprofit status; Must have an active research program with a track record of extramural funding and peer-reviewed publications; Must have adequate facilities, fiscal management, and research infrastructure
Requirements
Establishment of a Supportive Core managed by the Principal Investigator; Research must address cancer health disparities and social/structural drivers of health; Alignment with ACS mission and priority areas (e.g., rural communities, racial/ethnic disparities, environmental justice)
Application materials
ProposalCentral electronic submission; Letter of Intent (LOI) for Summer cycle; Research project description; Supportive Core operational plan
How to apply
Submit applications electronically via ProposalCentral by 11:59 PM EST on the deadline; New applications must be submitted in the Summer cycle; Resubmitted applications and individual subawards accepted in Summer and Winter cycles
Important dates
Summer Cycle: LOIs due February, Applications due June 1; Winter Cycle: Applications due December 1
