Repurposing Research for Chicago 2026
Funding Amount
Up to $125,000
Deadline
May 8, 2026
30 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Repurposing Research for Chicago 2026
Funder: Cures Within Reach (CWR)
Description: This funding opportunity supports clinical repurposing trials from Chicago-area research institutions. Researchers can apply to one or both tracks.
Eligible Tracks
Track 1 - Investigator Groups: In any unsolved disease led by an early-stage investigator or an underrepresented researcher
Track 2 - Patient Groups: Impacting health disparities, pediatrics, rare diseases and/or veterans issues
- Chicago-area research institutions
Geographic Scope
- Up to $125,000
Award Amount
- Proof-of-concept trials
- Pivotal trials
- Phase 1 or Phase 2A clinical repurposing trials
- Supported by strong preclinical evidence, real world evidence, AI/ML drug-disease matching tools, and/or clinical observations
Preferred Research Types
CWR's strongest preference is for:How to Apply
Application Process
1. Letter of Intent (LOI): Deadline May 8, 2026, 11:59 p.m. US ET
2. Full Proposal: By invitation only
- Letter of intent
- Full proposal (if invited)
Required Materials
- Submit through ProposalCentral
- Researchers may apply to one or both tracks
- See Information for Grant Applicants and Awardees page for detailed application instructions
Application Submission
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