UCSF Limited Submission Opportunities
(Applications through UCSF Limited Submission Program)
- Internal Deadline: March 11, 2026
NIH NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00)
This program aims to increase and maintain a strong cohort of new and talented, NCI-supported, independent investigators. It is designed for postdoctoral fellows with research and/or clinical doctoral degrees who do not require an extended period of mentored research training beyond their doctoral degrees. The objective of this award is to facilitate a timely transition of these fellows from their mentored, postdoctoral research positions to independent tenure-track or equivalent faculty positions. - Internal Deadline: March 25, 2026
Pew Biomedical Scholars
This program provides funding to young investigators of outstanding promise in science relevant to the advancement of human health. - Internal Deadline: March 25, 2026
Pew-Stewart Scholars
This program supports promising early career scientists whose research will accelerate discovery and advance progress to a cure for cancer.
Intramural Funding Opportunities
For questions about intramural awards, please contact Meredith Donnelly.
- Deadline: March 16, 2026
Molecular Oncology Program Graduate Student Support
Seeking applications from active HDFCCC Molecular Oncology Program members to support graduate students in their 3rd or later year working on cancer related projects who experience a loss of funding. - Deadline: April 2, 2026
Pediatric Malignancies Program RFA
Seeking applications from active HDFCCC Pediatric Malignancies Program members for pilot research projects. - Deadline: April 15, 2026
Community-Engaged Research Pilot Awards RFA
The cancer center is offering three pilot project awards of $25,000 to support community-engaged cancer research and translation, education, and outreach addressing needs of communities in our 25-county catchment area. Open to faculty, trainees, and staff. - Deadline: April 30, 2026
HDFCCC Clinical Research Staff Project Support RFA
The cancer center is accepting applications from Clinical Research staff to support research conference travel or publication fees. - Deadline: May 1, 2026
Cancer Health Outcomes SPORE Development Research Program Awards
A component of the UCSF Cancer Health Outcomes SPORE, the Developmental Research Program (DRP) offers funds to both new and established investigators to initiate translationally oriented research projects that have the potential to impact outcomes across various populations with cancer. - Deadline: May 1, 2026
Cancer Health Outcomes SPORE Career Enhancement Program Awards
A component of the UCSF Cancer Health Outcomes SPORE, the Career Enhancement Program (CRP) aims to foster the scientific growth of junior investigators, promote collaborations that will generate new ideas to improve cancer health outcomes, and advance career development.
Foundations/Other Sources
- LOI Deadline: March 10, 2026
Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) Grant Opportunities
Now seeking applications for the following programs: - LOI Deadline: March 16, 2026
Prostate Cancer Foundation TACTICAL Award (Therapy ACceleration To Intercept CAncer Lethality)
This program aims to support qualified teams of investigators from academic and community institutions that will directly contribute to improved outcomes for patients with prostate cancer with lethal potential. - Deadline: March 18, 2026
Sontag Foundation Distinguished Scientist Awards
The Sontag Foundation has issued a request for applications for its Distinguished Scientist Awards. This program supports the scientific careers of young investigators pursing high-risk projects at a critical stage in their research. - Deadline: May 4, 2026
The Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials: Career Development Award (Winn CDA)
The Winn CDA is a two-year program that equips early-career physician-researchers with the knowledge, resources, and mentorship needed to design and conduct community-oriented clinical trials. As the only program of its kind, the Winn CDA provides rigorous training in both clinical trial design and implementation as well as the science of community engagement. - Deadline: June 2, 2026
OUCH-Int’l and LCRF Research Grant Program on the Effects of Air Pollution and Climate Change on Carcinogenesis and Lung Cancer Prevalence
This program aims to fund innovative projects to support research that examines the impact of climate change and environmental pollution on lung cancer risk, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes and identifies strategies to mitigate these effects.
NIH Announcements
If you are a Cancer Center member who is interested in applying and receiving grant writing support, please contact Erin Bank.
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