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Research Scholar Grant is a grant from the American Cancer Society that funds innovative cancer research across all scientific disciplines and cancer sites at U.S.-based academic institutions. The program supports both basic and applied research that has the potential to lead to significant advances in understanding, preventing, diagnosing, or treating cancer.
Eligible applicants are U.S.-based accredited academic institutions and universities hosting the research. Awards reach up to ,000 per year for up to four years. The deadline for the upcoming cycle is October 15, 2026.
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Applicants' institutions must provide space and other resources customary for independent investigators. Grant proposals are investigator-initiated and may pursue questions across the cancer research continuum, as long as they fit within an American Cancer Society (ACS) priority research area. These grants typically contribute to the cost of salaries, consumable supplies, and other miscellaneous items required in the research.
Typically, you ARE eligible to submit a proposal if you: Work at a US academic institution or eligible non-profit Are the PI on NO MORE than 1 R01 or R01-equivalent grant at the time of application (An R01-equivalent grant is defined by ACS as an award that is more than $100k direct costs per year for more than 3 years.)
For new RSG applications - Were first appointed as independent, full-time faculty (or equivalent position) LESS than or equal to 8 years ago. Resubmissions from investigators beyond the 8-year cutoff require Program Office approval. Resubmissions of applications from prior cycles will be permitted as needed, with approval from the Program Office, until all resubmissions have been exhausted.
To ask about eligibility extensions due to personal or professional leave, send your questions to grant. eligibility@cancer. org at least 6 weeks before the application deadline.
Current or former RSG grantees are not permitted to apply for a second RSG unless the RSG was funded as part of a special initiative request for applications. Uncertain about whether a position is "independent?" Refer to the "Guidelines for Independence" in the All Grant Policies document.
We encourage applicants to review the grant policies document for additional, detailed information on all applicant and institution eligibility requirements. Research Scholar Grants are funded up to $215,000 per year (direct costs), plus 10% allowable indirect costs, with a project period up to four years. If the grant application deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, applications will be accepted the following business day.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. -based accredited academic institutions and universities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $215,000 per year for up to 4 years. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Research Scholar Grant are due October 15, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Research Scholar Grant is funded by American Cancer Society (ACS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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