Award amount$243,000; $5,000 annual allowance for host institution; Stipend: $74,000, $76,000, and $78,000 in years 1-3; Stipend of $74,000, $76,000, and $78,000 in years 1-3
Last checkedJun 24, 2026
FAQ
Cancer Research Institute (CRI) Programs Frequently Asked Questions
Official FAQ page for Cancer Research Institute grant and fellowship programs, covering eligibility, application preparation, institutional requirements, and financial policies.
No citizenship restrictions for any funding programs; Research can be performed in the United States or abroad at a non-profit institution; Applicants may resubmit proposals that were not funded; Applicants may apply to CRI while simultaneously applying to other organizations, provided they withdraw if selected elsewhere; Only one fellowship applicant per mentor per round is permitted
Requirements
Minimum font size for all text is 12pt (except NIH biosketch); Tables, figures, and references must be included as an appendix; Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline day; Fellowship applications are due annually on March 1 and September 1; Mentor's current research support list must include PI name, source, project title, funding period, and person months
Application materials
NIH biosketch (preferred) or curriculum vitae; Joint letter of support for co-mentors; Letters of recommendation; Mentor's current research support list
How to apply
Consult the specific program page for due dates; Upload letters of recommendation directly with the application or have references email them to grants@cancerresearch.org; Name recommendation files as lastname_firstname_rec.pdf
Important dates
March 1 (Annual fellowship deadline); September 1 (Annual fellowship deadline); 12-16 weeks post-deadline (Notification period for general applications); 10-12 weeks post-deadline (Notification period for fellowship applications)
Contact
grants@cancerresearch.org
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