Healthy After Cancer: Childhood Cancer Survivorship Research Award
The Children’s Cancer Research Fund (CCRF) 2025 Survivorship Award supports research that improves the quality and quantity of life for childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer survivors. The focus is on interventions that prevent, mitigate, or address late effects of cancer therapy.
Eligibility Criteria
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Applicants must be based at a U.S. academic, medical, or research institution.
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Must be PI-eligible at the sponsoring institution.
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U.S. citizenship is not required.
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At least 10% effort per year must be dedicated to the award.
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Only one application per PI per year is allowed.
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NIH R03 or R21 unfunded applications (2021–2024) are eligible if previously scored in the 20th percentile or better (or impact score ≤ 3).
Funding Details
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Total support: Up to $125,000 per year
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Duration: Up to 2 years
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Indirect costs: 10% of direct costs allowed
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Travel up to $2,000 per year for conferences
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Allowable costs: salary (NIH cap applies), supplies, sub-contracts, equipment, travel
Key Deadlines
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LOI Opens: April 1, 2025
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LOI Deadline: April 29, 2025 (noon CT)
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Applicants Notified: July 2025
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Application Deadline: August 15, 2025 (noon CT)
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Award Start: No later than June 2026
Award Obligations
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Progress reports due at 6, 12, and 24 months
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Final scientific and financial reports required
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Data sharing plan required (FAIR-compliant encouraged)
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Research findings must be publicly shared
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CCRF does not fund use of embryonic stem cells or fetal tissue
Further Information
www.childrenscancer.org/awards
Contact: [email protected]
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