The Pria Foundation Pancreatic Cancer Research Grants 2026–2027 fund pancreatic cancer research at U.S. nonprofit institutions. Pilot Grants help postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty test ideas in a one-year project. Major Grants back established teams whose research could improve patient care or outcomes in the near term.
The Pilot track spans basic, translational, clinical, population and implementation research. The Major track supports translational, clinical and population research, including collaborations across institutions.
Eligibility Criteria
- Both tracks: Applicants must work at a U.S. nonprofit academic, medical or research institution.
- Pilot Grants: Postdoctoral fellows and assistant professors or equivalents in their first five years of faculty appointment may apply.
- Pilot Grants: Applicants must hold an MD, PhD, DO or equivalent doctorate.
- Pilot Grants: Trainees need a mentor’s letter of support. Applicants cannot currently lead an R01 or comparable major award.
- Major Grants: Independent investigators at any tenure-track rank or equivalent may apply if they lead an established research program.
- Major Grants: Applicants must show independent external funding or equivalent experience managing research at this scale.
Funding Details
- Pilot Grants: Up to US$75,000 in year one, with up to US$50,000 more if renewed.
- Major Grants: Up to US$600,000 over two years, with up to US$200,000 more if renewed for a third year.
- Indirect costs: Capped at 10% within the total budget.
Deadline
- Major Grants: Letters of intent due December 15, 2026. Invited proposals are due March 1, 2027.
- Pilot Grants: Full applications due December 31, 2026.
Further Information
- Official guidelines and submission instructions
- Application submissions and enquiries: info@priafoundation.org