The Gastric Cancer Foundation provides early-stage seed funding for promising research focused on discovering early detection diagnostics and developing innovative therapies for gastric (stomach) cancer. The LOI is a simple email submission. Invited applicants will then be asked to submit full applications by June 19, 2026. Special emphasis is given to junior faculty who have earned their final degree within the last 10 years.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must:
- Be a U.S.-based researcher at an eligible institution
- Hold an MD, PhD, or equivalent terminal degree
- Special emphasis on junior faculty (≤10 years from final degree)
- Open to all eligible researchers conducting gastric cancer research
Funding Details:
- Up to $100,000 one-time grant per recipient
- $200,000 total program allocation (2 grants expected)
Deadline:
- Full application due: June 19, 2026
- Award decisions: End of September 2026
Where to go for further information:
- Program details.
- Contact: grants@gastriccancer.org