1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
This listing may be outdated. Verify details at the official source before applying.
Find similar grantsStored deadline is 2026-07-01; actual LOI deadline confirmed as June 15, 2026 at 5 PM ET (full application due September 15, 2026).
Waxman Institute/Mark Foundation 2026 Aging & Cancer Grants is sponsored by Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation / The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
Get alerted about grants like this
Save a search for “Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation / The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research” or related topics and get emailed when new opportunities appear.
Search similar grants →Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
The Samuel Waxman Aging and Cancer Institute | The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research The Samuel Waxman Institute for Aging & Cancer Advancing the Science of Aging and Cancer The Samuel Waxman Institute for Aging & Cancer unites two powerhouse organizations—The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research and the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation—to accelerate the fight against age-related cancers.
Together, we’re building on our multi-year collaboration to further a shared mission: pursuing scientific discoveries at the intersection of aging and cancer.
nOW aCCEPTING pROPOSALS: 2026 aGING AND cANCER gRANTS The Samuel Waxman Institute for Aging & Cancer at The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research, in partnership with the American Cancer Society (ACS), Blood Cancer United, Blood Cancer UK, and the Mike & Sofia Segal Foundation, is currently accepting proposals for research that will advance our understanding of the rising incidence of cancer due to aging.
Aging is the single most significant risk factor for cancer —and our rapidly aging global population is expected to drive a sharp increase in cancer rates in the coming years.
90% of cancer cases are diagnosed in patients over 50 By 2050, the global population of adults over 50 will surpass 3 billion Across the OECD, population aging alone is projected to drive a 67% increase in per capita healthcare expenditure on cancer by 2050 At the same time, cases of cancer among younger adults are increasing at an alarming rate, with early-onset disease rates rising across at least 14 types of cancer between 2010 and 2019.
Ultimately, understanding cancer across the entire lifespan is crucial to finding better treatments. We aim to understand the complex relationship between age and cancer in all its forms, from early life to advanced age, and develop new treatments and therapeutic approaches that help all patients live longer, better lives.
The Samuel Waxman Institute for Aging & Cancer is dedicated to addressing the leading risk factor for cancer – aging. By uniting scientists worldwide to study aging and cancer together, the Institute accelerates discoveries that will identify individual cancer risk, improve prevention and early detection, and advance treatments toward a future of healthier aging and reduced cancer for all.
Building on Shared Success The new Waxman Institute operates as a subsidiary of The Mark Foundation and represents a new future for SWCRF. This merger, completed in April 2026, represents a natural evolution of our shared vision—and ensures SWCRF’s legacy will thrive through an expanded global platform.
Since 2022, The Mark Foundation and SWCRF have co-hosted annual workshops , and in 2024, with additional support from the Melanoma Research Alliance, they jointly awarded $1. 5 million to three collaborative research projects addressing aging and cancer. In addition to those jointly-awarded grants, age-related cancer research currently makes up over $10 million of The Mark Foundation’s portfolio.
For example, at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Emerging Leader Award winner Tuomas Tammela, MD, PhD , recently led a study investigating the impact of aging on lung cancer formation, the results of which were published last year in Nature . His findings shed light on the way age-related iron insufficiency affects tumor growth and resistance to certain types of drugs.
“We’re seeing great results from researchers asking important questions about the increased risk of cancer with advancing age,” says Ryan Schoenfeld, PhD, Chief Executive Officer at The Mark Foundation. “The new Waxman Institute puts us in an even better position to bring fresh perspectives and fund new projects in this critical area of study.
” The Waxman Institute Team Director of the Samuel Waxman Institute for Aging & Cancer Director of Marketing and Communications What's Next for the Waxman Institute? The Samuel Waxman Aging and Cancer Institute is moving forward with an ambitious agenda.
In our first three years, we will award at least $15 million in grants, prioritizing multi-disciplinary collaborations that bring together diverse experts—from chemical biologists and drug developers to bioengineers and AI specialists—to tackle the complexities of age-related cancers from every angle.
Upcoming milestones include: September 2025: Workshop with The Jackson Laboratory We will convene leading experts in the field to identify new research targets and foster research collaborations in aging and cancer.
October 2025: Next Aging & Cancer grantee cohort announced 2026: First official Request for Proposals launches 2026: Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation 50th anniversary celebration Help Us Change the Future of Aging The Samuel Waxman Aging and Cancer Institute arrives at a pivotal moment: on the verge of a historic demographic shift, with new technologies and techniques poised to reshape what’s possible in cancer research.
The time to invest in age-related cancer research is now. Help us make the most of our shared momentum. Your tax-deductible contribution will help us fund the best and brightest researchers around the world, enabling them to pursue their most innovative ideas.
In the face of funding uncertainties across the cancer research landscape, this work is more important than ever. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring that over 90% of every dollar contributed goes directly to cancer research . Explore Aging and Cancer Research
Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
One-page letter of intent including: title, background, preliminary data, hypothesis, specific aims, novelty, and translational impact
NIH-format biosketch listing current grants
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Collaborative teams of one PI and one co-PI from different non-profit academic/research institutions worldwide; investigators must hold independent faculty appointments with established labs and multi-year independent f… Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $500,000 over three years ($200K/year 1, $200K/year 2, $100K/year 3) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is June 15, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.