Award amountStipends of $66,000, $68,000, and $70,000 per year
Last checkedJun 24, 2026
Application
Cancer Health Research Centers (CHERCs)
Official Request for Applications (RFA) for the American Cancer Society's Cancer Health Research Center (CHERC) program, which funds research addressing cancer health disparities.
Independent researchers at eligible US academic institutions or non-profits; Applicants from underrepresented groups and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) are encouraged; Center PI must have a strong track record in cancer health disparities research, mentoring, and leadership
Requirements
Must address cancer health disparities affecting local or regional communities; Must include a Supportive Core managed by the PI; Must demonstrate ability to reach populations of interest; Must include evaluation metrics for the Supportive Core
Application materials
Letter-of-Intent (LOI) for new summer cycle applications; Full application via ProposalCentral
How to apply
Submit LOI for summer cycle (if applicable); Discuss application with program office prior to LOI submission; Access application materials in ProposalCentral once approved
Important dates
January 14, 2026: Informational Webinar; February 9: Summer Cycle LOIs Due; June 1: Summer Cycle Applications Due; December 1: Winter Cycle Applications Due
Documents
CHERC LOI Instructions; CHERC Policies; CHERC Instructions
Contact
Dr. Joanne Elena (joanne.elena@cancer.org); Dr. Allana Roach (allana.roach@cancer.org)
Recent changes on this page
Plain-English summaries of meaningful source-page updates.
