PCRF Basic Science Grants

PCRF Basic Science Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation
Amount: Up to US $450,000
Last Updated: January 16, 2026

Summary

The PCRF Basic Science Grants support innovative childhood cancer research by funding non-profit institutions in the US. Each grant can provide up to $150,000 annually for a maximum of three years, aimed at advancing preclinical projects that lead to effective treatments. This initiative enables researchers and medical professionals to bridge the gap between laboratory findings and clinical application, ensuring that promising therapies reach young patients swiftly and effectively.

Overview

Grant Information & Procedures We are unique in our approach to funding childhood cancer research — working directly with doctors, researchers, and nurses to identify the specific challenges they face in bringing new treatments to and caring for children with cancer. Our careful distribution of grants has allowed doctors and nurses to speed up the process of bringing the latest and most promising life saving treatments to seriously ill children. The result is bringing hope to childhood cancer patients now and in the future. PCRF is an equal opportunity organization. No one is excluded from employment, membership on our governing body, or research support because of race, religion, sex, national origin, age or physical handicap. No infrastructure or support services will be funded. Basic Science Research Grants (up to $150,000 per year, for up to 3 years) These grants fund work that is the basis for childhood cancer research, helping to move science in the direction of improved treatments and eventually finding a cure. These projects help move hypothesis-driven research into the clinic by providing support for important preclinical projects.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. PCRF only funds non-profit institutions and they must be located in the US.Basic Science Research Grants require the applicant to be a PhD and/or MD.PCRF does not have citizenship requirements for our investigators. However, the Principal Investigator needs to be employed by a non-profit U.S. institution that has an affiliation with a hospital.Grant Criteria:The probability of an advance in prevention, diagnosis or treatment for the near-termThe novelty of the concept and strategyThe clarity of presentationThe overall plan for bringing the research findings to clinical applicationExperience, background and qualifications of the investigatorsAdequacy of resources and environment. (Facilities, patients, etc.)

Ineligibility

No infrastructure or support services will be funded.No indirect costs will be funded.