Research Grants Program

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) funds innovative research through a peer-review grants process to accelerate progress in pancreatic cancer research and improve patient outcomes.

Program History:

• Launched in 2003
• Awarded 240 grants to 220 scientists at 78 institutions
• Total research investment of approximately $249 million (including the competitive Research Grants Program and leading-edge scientific and clinical initiatives)

Impact:

• For every $1 invested in grant recipients from 2003 to 2024, they received an average of $11 in subsequent funding
• Demonstrates effective leverage of donor dollars and building of a pipeline of pancreatic cancer investigators

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Areas: The organization funds basic, translational, and clinical research in pancreatic cancer across various research topics including:

• Biology
• Etiology
• Prevention
• Early Detection, Diagnosis and Prognosis
• Treatment
• Cancer Control, Survivorship and Outcomes Research
• Scientific Model Systems

Grant Types Available:

• Career Development Award
• Catalyst Grant
• Early Detection Targeted Grant
• Fellowship Award
• Innovative Grant (formerly known as Pilot Grant)
• Pathway to Leadership Grant
• Precision Medicine Targeted Grant
• Research Acceleration Network (RAN) Grant
• Research Project Grant
• Translational Research Grant

Eligibility: Scientists and clinicians at various career levels at institutions throughout the United States

Requirements:

• Peer-review grant process
• Public Access Publication Policy: PanCAN expects researchers to publish findings in peer-reviewed journals to ensure knowledge is accessible, can be applied, and built upon

Contact Information:

• Phone: (877) 272-6226
• Email: info@pancan.org
• Address: 2101 Rosecrans Ave, Suite 3200, El Segundo, CA 90245

Additional Resources:

• Research Grants Database: Search for grant recipients and projects by year, type, or topic
• Grants Awarded page: View historical grant recipients from 2003-2025

Application Process

Detailed application instructions are not fully provided in the available website content. However, the following information is available:

• Application Portal: Apply through the PanCAN website
• Contact for Details: Prospective applicants should contact PanCAN for specific application procedures
  • Phone: (877) 272-6226
  • Email: info@pancan.org
• Process: Applications undergo peer-review evaluation
• Required Elements: Application requirements vary by grant type; contact PanCAN for specific details for each grant category

Sign-Up: Researchers can sign up for research funding alerts to receive periodic updates about funding opportunities and application deadlines.