UVM Cancer Center and the MaineHealth Cancer Care Network are soliciting applications under an American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant (IRG) block grant. The program provides seed money for newly independent investigators to initiate cancer research projects and includes mentoring/career development support elements. Eligibility explicitly includes UVM Cancer Center members as well as other UVM and MaineHealth-affiliated faculty engaged in cancer-relevant research. Applications are submitted through UVM’s Research Application portal and have a stated due date.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Eligible applicants include members of the UVM Cancer Center and other faculty at the University of Vermont, the
- MaineHealth Cancer Care Network, and MaineHealth Institute for Research who are engaged in cancer‑relevant research.
Funding Details:
- Provides seed money for newly independent investigators (award amount is governed by the IRG program materials linked on the UVM portal/guidelines).
- Includes coordination/assistance with mentoring and career development for junior faculty (as described on the program page).
Deadline:
- Applications due: Monday, March 16, 2026 (by midnight).
Where to go for further information:
- Questions: UVMCCgrants@med.uvm.edu.
- Program details.