CLL Global Research Foundation Grant Program
Funding Amount
Up to $150,000
Deadline
August 1, 2026
104 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
CLL Global Research Foundation Grant Program
Organization: CLL Global Research Foundation
Location: Houston, TX, US
Mission: Abolish chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) as a threat to the life and health of patients by accelerating CLL research
Status: 501(c)(3) public charity
- Domestic and foreign institutions eligible
- Applicants must be affiliated with accredited academic centers or research institutes
Geographic Scope
Focus Areas
Applicants must align proposals with one or more of the following 2026 Research Priorities:1. BTK and BCL-2 Inhibitor Refractory Disease - Investigate mechanisms of resistance and develop novel strategies to treat BTK and/or BCL-2 inhibitor–refractory CLL, including rational combinations and sequencing approaches
2. Immune Dysfunction and Restoration - Examine the causes of immune dysregulation in CLL and develop approaches to restore immune function, reduce infection risk, and improve response to vaccines and immunotherapies
3. Novel Therapeutic Targets and Approaches - Identify and validate new molecular targets and innovative therapeutic strategies for CLL, including agents with new mechanisms of action and biomarker-driven approaches to patient selection
4. High-Risk and Genomically Complex Disease - Develop and translate strategies that address early relapse and poor durability in TP53-Disrupted and genomically complex CLL, including TP53-independent therapies and rational combinations
- Applicants: Individuals with an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree
- Affiliation: Must be affiliated with an accredited academic center or research institute (domestic or foreign)
- Experience: Must have demonstrated experience in CLL research and adequate research environment
- Collaborators: Applications may include collaborators from multiple institutions
- Restrictions: In any given funding cycle, an individual may be the Principal Investigator on only one application
Eligibility
- Duration: 12 months
- Budget: Up to $150,000 total (inclusive of up to 5% institutional overhead)
- Co-investigators: Permitted
- What funds cannot be used for: Secretarial or office expenses
Award Details
Contact Information
CLL Global Research Foundation P.O. Box 301402, Unit 428 Houston, TX 77230- Call for Applications: January 1, 2026
- LOI Submission Deadline: January 23, 2026
- Notification of Full Application Invitation: April 2026
- Full Application Submission Deadline: August 1, 2026
- Notification of Award: October 2026
- Award Start Date: November – December 2026
Timeline (2026 Cycle)
Note
As of the content date, CLL Global Research Foundation is currently not accepting LOI applications. The next submission window is expected Summer 2026 (July/August 2026).How to Apply
Letter of Intent (LOI) Application Process
Submission Window: January 1 - January 23, 2026 (2026 cycle)
Next Window: Expected Summer/July-August 2026
#### Required Information for LOI
1. General Information
- Project title
- Principal Investigator (PI) name
- Recipient institution address
- PI contact information
2. Research Priority Selection
- Select ONE primary research priority that the proposal addresses
- Options: BTK and BCL-2 Inhibitor Refractory Disease; Immune Dysfunction and Restoration; Novel Therapeutic Targets and Approaches; High-Risk and Genomically Complex Disease
3. Budget Request
- Specify funding amount requested (up to $150,000)
4. Compliance Documentation
- Status of IRB or IACUC approval as appropriate
5. PI Biographical Sketch
- Use standard NIH format
6. Scientific Abstract
- Length: Up to 1,500 words
- Content must include:
- Working hypothesis
- Scientific rationale
- Experimental design
- Expected outcomes
- May include one figure, image, or data table
#### Review Process
- Reviewers: Independent reviewers and CLL Global Scientific Advisory Board
- Evaluation Criteria: - Relevance to defined research priorities - Strength of scientific rationale - Likelihood to lead to advances in treatment, diagnosis, or monitoring of CLL in the near-term - High potential for clinical impact and innovation
- Notification: Applicants notified via email whether selected to submit full application
- Confidentiality: Reviewers' comments are confidential
#### Full Application (if invited)
#### Required Forms/Documents
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