The NETRF 2026 Research Grants support innovative research in neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), offering multiple funding mechanisms for different career stages. NETRF 2026 Investigator Award provides substantial funding for established researchers pursuing high-impact NET studies. The NETRF 2026 Mentored Award targets early-career investigators with structured mentorship. Additionally, a NETRF 2026 Pilot Award supports one-year exploratory projects to gather preliminary data on novel ideas in NET research. These grants aim to accelerate discoveries in NET biology, treatment, and patient outcomes.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Investigator Award: Independent researchers (typically faculty or equivalent) with a track record in cancer research. Open to domestic and international applicants focusing on neuroendocrine tumors.
- Mentored Award: Junior investigators (e.g., postdoctoral fellows, instructors) conducting NET research under the guidance of an experienced mentor. Likely within 5 years of terminal degree or training.
- Pilot Award: Researchers at any career stage proposing high-risk, high-reward NET projects that need seed funding. Emphasis on innovative concepts without extensive preliminary data.
- All applicants must outline a project directly relevant to neuroendocrine tumors. Institutional support and adherence to NETRF’s research priorities (as per RFP) are required.
Funding Details:
- Investigator Award: USD $270,000 over 2 years (typically $135K/year) to cover personnel, supplies, and possibly equipment. Supports more advanced or collaborative projects in NETs.
- Mentored Award: USD $150,000 over 2 years (around $75K/year) for salary and research expenses of early-career researchers. Also includes mentorship plan requirements.
- Pilot Award: $50,000 for 1 year to test innovative hypotheses or gather pilot data. Not renewable – meant as catalyst funding.
- No indirect costs are typically allowed (per NETRF policy). Progress and financial reports will be required.
Deadline:
- Application Deadline: March 16, 2026 for all three award types. (Likely an online submission by end of day.)
- Applicants may have needed to submit a Letter of Intent prior to full application (check RFP for any two-stage process). As of March 3, 2026, full applications are openly being accepted until Mar 16.
Further Information:
- For queries, contact NETRF’s Grant Program (grants@netrf.org).
- Funding details.