Funding Amount

$75,000

Deadline

April 20, 2026

12 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Trailblazer Awards

Award Amount: $75,000

Overview: The Kidney Cancer Association's Trailblazer Awards support innovative medical research in kidney cancer with any research focus accepted. Since 1995, KCA research awards have advanced critical studies in immunotherapy, helped identify new mechanisms for tumor suppression, and shed light on rare forms of kidney cancer.

Geographic Scope: International (based on past award recipients from various institutions)

Focus Areas: Any focus in kidney cancer research accepted, including but not limited to:

  • Immunotherapy

  • Tumor suppression mechanisms

  • Rare forms of kidney cancer

  • Translational and basic science research
  • Contact Information:

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Phone: 1-800-850-9132

  • International: +1-847-332-1051

  • Address: 2777 Allen Parkway Suite 424, Houston, TX 77019
  • Background: The KCA has a long tradition of funding innovation in medical research. Early funding has propelled many talented researchers to become key opinion leaders in the field.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Portal Access: Applications submitted through the grant submission portal
    2. Timeline:
    - Application portal opens: Monday, March 2, 2026
    - Application deadline: April 20, 2026
    - Award recipients notified: September 2026

    3. Required Materials: Eligibility, submission guidelines, and review process details available through the grant submission portal

    4. Questions: Submit questions to [email protected]

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    science-researchcancer

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