Apr 20, 2025, 19:57

TheoryLab Collaborative (TLC) Grant

The TLC Grant supports collaborative and interdisciplinary pilot cancer research between two members of the American Cancer Society (ACS) scientific ecosystem. The goal is to fund innovative, cross-disciplinary partnerships to test new ideas along the cancer research continuum.

Eligibility

Both co-PIs must be TheoryLab members with a full-time faculty position and a doctorate (MD, PhD, or equivalent)
Must be current/former ACS grantees (e.g., RSG, MRSG, CSDG, IRG, IDG, PF, or Training Grants)
Co-PIs may be from the same institution but must be in different departments/disciplines
Current TLC grantees are not eligible, but former grantees may apply with a different project

Budget and Term

Total award: 61,200 USD for 1 year
Includes 600 USD travel per PI and 60,000 USD for project work (split at PIs’ discretion)
No indirect costs allowed
If one PI is an ACS scientist (Population or Health Equity Science) or based at a federal/industry site, only 40,600 USD total is allowed

Research Scope

Project must be collaborative and interdisciplinary
May cover any area of cancer research
Should be distinct from prior collaborations if involving former collaborators

Timeline

May 17, 2024 – Deadline to submit project summary and co-PI info on TheoryLab
May 21, 2024 – Invitation to submit full proposal
July 15, 2024 – Application deadline via ProposalCentral
September 2024 – Peer review
November 2024 – Notification of results
January 1, 2025 – Grant start date

Expectations

Grantees must present project outcomes ~6 months post-completion in a TheoryLab community virtual session
Engage with TheoryLab community through posts and updates

Program Contact

[email protected]

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