Arizona Discovery Boost Grants

Arizona Discovery Boost Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Cancer Society
Amount: Up to US $297,000
Last Updated: February 18, 2026

Summary

The Arizona Discovery Boost Grants, in partnership with the American Cancer Society, aim to enhance cancer research in Arizona by funding innovative, high-risk projects. Grants of up to $135,000 per year for two years are available, supporting researchers focused on groundbreaking methodologies and pilot tests. This initiative not only fosters local expertise but also promotes geographic diversity in cancer research, helping to address critical questions in the field.

Overview

American Cancer Society ACS Research Priority Areas The American Cancer Society (ACS) has established these 6 areas to prioritize the research we fund to help advance the mission. All research proposals (except Institutional Research Grants, Mission Boost Grants, and Professor grants) must fall into at least 1 of these 6 priority areas: Etiology (causes of cancer)Obesity/Healty Eating and Active Living (HEAL)Screening and DiagnosisTreatmentSurvivorshipHealth Equity Across the Cancer Continuum Arizona (AZ) Discovery Boost Grants The American Cancer Society (ACS) has partnered with the Simone Charitable Foundation to stimulate cancer research in Arizona. This investment in Arizona researchers will increase knowledge, collaboration, and further progress in our efforts to answer cancers biggest questions. This partnership is part of a larger effort to increase geographic diversity in cancer  research. 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. You are eligible to submit a proposal if you: Work at a US academic institution or eligible non-profit in the state of ArizonaHave an independent faculty appointment Grant Term and Budget Discovery Boost Grants are funded up to $135,000 per year for up to 2 years, plus 10% indirect costs. The maximum allowable budget is $297,000 for a 2-year project period.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. You are eligible to submit a proposal if you: Work at a US academic institution or eligible non-profit in the state of ArizonaHave an independent faculty appointment