The West Cancer Foundation Research and Education Grants 2027 support cancer research and clinical training that can improve outcomes for people in Greater Memphis. The foundation welcomes early research that could lead to larger studies, as well as projects that improve adult cancer detection, access to treatment, or care outcomes.
Funding can also support oncology fellowships and educational programmes, including workshops and curricula for clinicians in training or practice.
Eligibility and Application Criteria
- Academic institutions and nonprofit organisations may apply. The foundation does not fund individuals directly.
- Applicants must provide documentation of tax-exempt status.
- Projects should benefit Greater Memphis, including communities in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi. Eligible organisations elsewhere in the contiguous U.S. may apply if their project benefits the local community.
- Early research proposals should explain how the work relates to adult cancer detection or treatment.
- Applicants must submit a detailed budget, explain the costs, and provide at least two letters of support.
- The organisation must provide a nondiscrimination statement or policy.
Funding Details
- Award amount: No fixed ceiling. The requested amount must be justified by the work proposed.
- Typical duration: One to three years.
- Overhead: Capped at 15%.
- Equipment: Essential equipment should not exceed US$10,000.
Deadline
- Next quarterly cutoff: February 1, 2027.
- Expected notification for this cycle: By March 31, 2027.
- Applications received after the cutoff are considered in the following quarterly cycle.