Award amountStipends of $66,000, $68,000, and $70,000 per year
Last checkedJun 24, 2026
Application
American Cancer Society - Flatiron Real-World Data Impact Award
Official Request for Applications (RFA) for the American Cancer Society and Flatiron Real-World Data Impact Award, providing research funding for projects utilizing Flatiron's EHR-derived cancer datasets.
$100,000 direct costs for a 1-year award period plus 10% indirect costs
Eligibility
Independent researchers at eligible US academic institutions or non-profits; Must have necessary training and expertise to conduct research using de-identified real-world data; Must agree to terms and conditions of a confidentiality agreement between Flatiron and the applicant
Requirements
Propose cancer research questions utilizing Flatiron's EHR-derived database; Compliance with Flatiron nondisclosure confidentiality agreement; Compliance with Flatiron data use agreement
Application materials
Flatiron Nondisclosure Confidentiality Agreement (Pre-LOI); Letter of Intent (LOI); Full Application (if invited)
How to apply
Step 1: Submit signed Flatiron confidentiality agreement via ProposalCentral by April 1, 2026; Step 2: Submit Letter of Intent (LOI) via ProposalCentral by April 15, 2026; Step 3: Submit full application via ProposalCentral by July 1, 2026 (if invited)
Important dates
Informational Webinar: March 16, 2026; Pre-LOI Deadline: April 1, 2026; LOI Deadline: April 15, 2026; Invitation-to-apply decisions: May 2026; Full Application Deadline: July 1, 2026; Application Peer Review: September 2026
Contact
Joanne Elena, PhD, MPH (joanne.elena@cancer.org)
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