The All‑Star Adult Translational Grant is a reinvestment mechanism for exceptional prior V Foundation grantees, supporting high‑risk, high‑reward, transformative research with potential for major impact on understanding and/or treating cancer. The proposed project does not need to be linked to the previously funded V Foundation project, and the prior V award does not need to have been adult translational.
Special Requirement:
- A biostatistical or bioinformatics plan is REQUIRED for all proposals. Applications missing this element will not be considered.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be nominated by a Cancer Center Director or similarly high-ranking research official.
- Must be employed at a non-profit research institution (e.g., 501(c)(3) / Section 170).
- Must be a U.S. citizen OR have a legal permit (temporary or permanent) to work in the U.S.
- Must hold a full-time faculty appointment at Assistant Professor (or equivalent) level or above.
Funding Details:
- Award range shown in the internal listing: $800,000 – $1,000,000 (exact All‑Star amount depends on V Foundation cycle guidance).
- Designed for high‑risk/high‑reward transformative work with strong impact potential.
- Biostatistical/bioinformatics planning is mandatory.
Deadline:
- Internal LOI + NIH biosketch due: Friday, January 30, 2026.
- Internal nominee selected by: February 16, 2026.
- Anticipated sponsor full application deadline: April 17, 2026.
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