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Current Funding Opportunities

Funding opportunities currently accepting applications are listed below. Prospective applicants are encouraged to carefully review all eligibility criteria found within the Program Guidelines for each grant before applying.

For researchers interested in preparing for future opportunities not yet open to applications, please visit the Upcoming Funding Opportunities page.

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openFellows of the AACR Academy Cancer Research Impact Grants

Grant Amount: $75,000 USDApplication Deadline: June 30, 2026Decision Date: September 2026
Start of Grant Term: October 1, 2026Grant Duration: 1 Year

openAACR-Novocure Cancer Research Grant

Grant Amount: $350,000 USDApplication Deadline: June 4, 2026Decision Date: August 2026
Start of Grant Term: December 1, 2026Grant Duration: 3 Years

openAACR-Exelixis Renal Cell Carcinoma Research Fellowship

Grant Amount: $130,000 USDApplication Deadline: June 11, 2026Decision Date: August 2026
Start of Grant Term: September 1, 2026Grant Duration: 2 Years

openAACR Gertrude B. Elion Cancer Research Award

Grant Amount: $225,000 USDLetter of Intent Deadline: June 4, 2026Application Deadline: September 16, 2026Decision Date: October 2026
Start of Grant Term: November 1, 2026Grant Duration: 1 Year