Cancer Research Grant Program (Innovative/Translational Cancer Research)

Q: When is the deadline for Cancer Research Grant Program (Innovative/Translational Cancer Research)?

The deadline is February 1, 2027.

MARY KAY ASH FOUNDATION

Foundation Annual Grants for Cancer Nonprofits Grants for Science Research Grants for Women

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Funding Amount

Up to $100,000

Deadline

February 1, 2027

300 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Cancer Research Grant Program Overview

Funder: Mary Kay Ash Foundation

Focus Areas: Innovative and translational cancer research focused on cancers affecting women, including ovarian, uterine, breast, endometrial, and cervical cancer. Translational research is defined as research that provides a scientific link between laboratory research and clinical application, with the goal of improving diagnosis, prognosis, prevention, or treatment of cancer.

Geographic Scope: United States (invitations extended to NCI-designated cancer centers and accredited medical schools)

Award Details:

Amount: Up to $100,000 (combined direct and indirect costs)

Duration: Two-year funding period

Annual Awards: Foundation anticipates funding between 10-15 grants annually

Eligibility Requirements:

Only NCI-designated cancer institutes and accredited medical schools are eligible

Institutions must receive an invitation to apply

Only one application accepted per institution

Institutions must receive approval from the Research Review Committee Chair and Foundation Board of Directors

Application Timeline:

November 1: Applications open

February 1: Applications close

August: Applicants notified of application status

September/October: Awards announced and funds distributed in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Review Process:

Grant proposals reviewed by Scientific Research Review Committee comprised of notable members of the American medical and scientific community

Invitation-only program requiring committee review and board approval before application

Contact: Available through foundation website

How to Apply

Application Process

Invitation-Only Program:
1. Inquiring institutes must contact the Research Review Committee Chair to request consideration
2. Committee Chair and Foundation Board review institute suitability
3. Institutions must receive approval to proceed with application
4. Eligible institutions receive formal invitation to apply

Application Submission:
1. Submit grant proposal during open application window (November 1 – February 1)
2. Limited to one application per institution
3. Proposals evaluated by Scientific Research Review Committee

Required Materials:

Grant proposal with translational research focus

Institutional information

Budget documentation (direct and indirect costs not to exceed $100,000)

Two-year project timeline

Timeline:

Applications accepted: November 1 – February 1

Award notification: August

Awards announced: September/October

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