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Research Grants Program

PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK INC

Foundation Annual Grants for Cancer Nonprofits Grants for Science Research

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Research Grants Program

Overview: 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

How to Apply

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
Process: Applications undergo peer-review evaluation
Required Elements: Application requirements vary by grant type; contact PanCAN for specific details for each grant category

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