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"Discovery Boost Grants (DBG)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Discovery Boost Grants (DBG) is sponsored by American Cancer Society (ACS). Supports high-risk, high-reward research aimed at uncovering fundamental insights and opening new avenues for cancer prevention, detection, and treatment, by funding exploratory research and novel concepts that may be too early-stage for traditional funding mechanisms.
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Discovery Boost Grants (DBG) | Research Funding Discovery Boost Grants (DBG) Discovery Boost Grants (DBG) support high-risk, high-reward exploratory cancer research across the research continuum. Investigators may focus on developing research methodologies, establishing feasibility, or leading pilot tests.
It is expected that preliminary data generated from a completed DBG will have the potential to secure additional grant funding to further the research and open new and highly innovative areas for investigation.
Deadlines: June 1, 2025 and December 1, 2025 You are eligible to submit a proposal if you: Work at a US academic institution or eligible non-profit Have an independent faculty appointment Awards are for up to 2 years with $100,000 a year for direct costs, plus 20% allowable indirect costs. Medical - Clinical Science
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Independent investigators at any career stage. Proposals must include one US PI and one UK PI for some specific RFAs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was June 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Discovery Boost Grants (DBG) is funded by American Cancer Society (ACS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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