American Cancer Society (ACS) - Postdoctoral Fellowships

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DeadlineJune 1 and December 1

Award amountStipends of $66,000, $68,000, and $70,000 per year

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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American Cancer Society: Leukemia Exploration and Prevention (LEAP) Grant Policies

Official grant policy document for the American Cancer Society's LEAP program, detailing research focus areas, eligibility for Team Awards, and administrative requirements for the 2026 funding cycle.

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Deadline

2026-06-01

Award amount

Up to $430,000 direct costs per year for up to 4 years ($1,720,000 total direct costs)

Eligibility

Independent investigators at all career ranks; Lead PI must have a full-time faculty appointment at an eligible US academic institution or non-profit; Team Principals must have a full-time faculty appointment at an eligible US academic institution or non-profit

Requirements

Research must focus on RUNX1-FPD hematologic malignancies; Projects must address mechanisms of leukemogenic steps or translational research for cancer interception/prevention; Team Award requires one Lead PI and at least one Team Principal; Expectation to engage in a Collaborative Learning Community

Application materials

Grant proposal; Budget estimates; Key personnel documentation

How to apply

Submit electronic application by the June 1, 2026 deadline; Follow instructions provided in the RFA Announcement

Important dates

Effective Date: March 2026; Application Deadline: June 1, 2026

Documents

LEAP RFA Grant Policies PDF; RFA Announcement

Contact

grants@cancer.org; paul.campbell@cancer.org

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