American Cancer Society Research Scholar Grants

The Research Scholar Grants (RSG) support independent, self-directed investigators—within 10 years of their first full-time faculty appointment—to pursue investigator-initiated cancer research across ACS priority areas, funding salary, consumables, and related research expenses.

Eligibility Criteria:

• U.S. academic institution or eligible non-profit affiliation

• First appointed as independent, full-time faculty < 10 years ago (extensions for leaves on request at least 6 weeks before deadline: [email protected])

• PI on no more than one R01 or R01-equivalent grant at time of application

Funding Details:

• Duration: Up to 4 years

• Budget: Up to $215,000 USD/year direct costs + 10% indirect costs

Key Dates & Application Process:

• Deadlines: June 1, 2025 & December 1, 2025 (next business day if on weekend/holiday)

• How to Apply:

  1. Submit Letter of Intent via ProposalCentral by the deadline

  2. Invited applicants submit full proposal in ProposalCentral

  3. Peer review by ACS Scientific Advisory Committee

Primary Contact:

American Cancer Society Research Grants Office
[email protected]