Award amountStipends of $66,000, $68,000, and $70,000 per year
Last checkedJun 24, 2026
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American Cancer Society (ACS) - EDS Accelerator Award Policies
Official policy document outlining the eligibility, institutional requirements, and application process for the American Cancer Society's Extramural Discovery Science (EDS) Accelerator Award.
Rolling basis; applications expire 60 days after initiation in ProposalCentral.
Eligibility
Independent researchers with a full-time faculty appointment (or equivalent) at an eligible US institution.; Applicants may be at any career stage.; Must be motivated to commercialize their technology.; Only one individual designated as principal investigator.; Applicants may hold other ACS awards concurrently, but cannot hold multiple Accelerator Awards.
Requirements
Must be a not-for-profit institution physically located within the US or its territories.; Must provide evidence of an active research program, fiscal management infrastructure, and appropriate facilities.; Must adhere to DHHS and ACS guidelines regarding conflicts of interest, scientific misconduct, and human/animal subject protections.; IRB and IACUC approvals must be uploaded to ProposalCentral within 3 months of grant activation.
Application materials
Commercialization plan; Research proposal; Institutional documentation (IRS nonprofit status, etc.)
How to apply
Submit applications via ProposalCentral.; Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.; PI must e-sign the application; departmental chair and institutional official signatures are optional for submission but may be required by the institution.
Important dates
Effective date: April 2026; Decision notification: Within 12 months of submission
Documents
EDS Accelerator Award Policies PDF
Contact
doug.hurst@cancer.org
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