The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) is offering the Rural Oncology Trials Accelerator Award (ROTAA) to establish or enhance clinical trial capacity in rural and underserved communities across Texas. This award provides seed funding for infrastructure, staffing, and operational support to make eligible sites trial-ready and able to participate in industry or cooperative group-sponsored oncology trials.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Applicants must be Texas-based public or not-for-profit institutions, healthcare systems, community hospitals, critical access hospitals, federally qualified health centers, or safety-net providers in rural or underserved areas.
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The Principal Investigator must hold an MD, DO, or equivalent, be licensed in Texas, and reside in the state for the award duration.
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The institution must commit funds equal to 50% of the CPRIT award.
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Each institution may submit only one application.
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For-profit entities and Multi-Principal Investigator applications are not eligible.
Funding Details:
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Up to USD 300,000 per year for a maximum of 3 years (total of USD 900,000).
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Indirect costs are capped at 5%.
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Funds may be used for salaries (excluding PI), research coordinators, regulatory managers, supplies, equipment, EMR integration, and partnerships with Site Management Organizations (SMOs).
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Construction or renovation expenses are not allowed.
Deadline:
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Application Deadline: December 2, 2025 (4:00 PM Central Time)
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Review Period: March 2026
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Award Notification: May 2026
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Anticipated Start Date: June 1, 2026
Where To Go For Further Information:
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Scientific/Programmatic Questions: [email protected]