This week’s oncology grant roundup is heavily weighted toward training, early-stage research, and pilot funding, with multiple near-term deadlines. Opportunities span undergraduate and trainee programs, clinical fellowships, collaborative pilot awards, and disease-specific research calls.
The list includes summer research programs and travel awards for students and trainees, institutional pilot grants designed to generate preliminary cancer data, and larger collaborative mechanisms supporting translational and community-engaged oncology research. Disease focus areas range from neuroendocrine tumors and blood cancers to pediatric hematology-oncology, with added emphasis on quality of life, prevention, and health equity.
Overall, this week’s grants prioritize building the oncology workforce, seeding new ideas, and supporting collaborative, high-impact research across the cancer continuum.
1. Lurie Lyric Summer Oncology Research Program 2026
Northwestern’s Lurie Cancer Center (Lyric) summer research program offers a mentored cancer research experience for students, with applications open into mid‑February 2026.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Student/trainee eligibility is defined on the official program page (see listing).
- Program is cancer-focused through the Lurie Cancer Center.
- Applicants must submit by the stated deadline.
Funding Details:
- Stipend/support: specified on the official program page (see listing).
- Summer research term (program dates/structure listed on official page).
Deadline:
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Application deadline: 2026-02-16.
Where to go for further information:
2. UNC Lineberger Trainee Travel Award for Oncology 2026
UNC Lineberger offers trainee travel awards to support presenting cancer-related research at a conference or scientific meeting, with a February 2026 deadline.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants must be trainees affiliated with UNC Lineberger (per program listing).
- Funds support travel to present cancer research (conference/meeting).
- Applicants must apply by the stated deadline.
Funding Details:
- Award amount: specified on the official travel award listing.
- Covers travel-related costs for conference presentation (per listing).
Deadline:
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Application deadline: 2026-02-08.
Where to go for further information:
3. BHCRI Undergraduate Summer Studentship in Oncology 2026
The BHCRI Undergraduate Summer Studentship Program offers a summer research studentship with a February 2026 application deadline (program includes cancer research opportunities per listing).
Eligibility Criteria:
- Undergraduate applicants (see official program listing for exact requirements).
- Must be available for the summer studentship term.
- Applications must be submitted by the stated deadline.
Funding Details:
- Studentship funding/stipend: specified on the official program page.
- Summer research placement (term details on program page).
Deadline:
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Application deadline: 2026-02-08.
Where to go for further information:
4. SickKids Paediatric Haematology-Oncology Fellowship 2026
SickKids is accepting applications for its Paediatric Haematology-Oncology Fellowship training program, with an April 2026 closing date.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Clinical fellowship applicants must meet SickKids’ program prerequisites (see official listing).
- Location: SickKids (Toronto, Canada) program-based training.
- Apply by the posted closing date.
Funding Details:
- Fellowship position (salary/stipend and terms described in the posting).
- Duration/structure: specified on the official fellowship posting.
Deadline:
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Application closes: 2026-04-30.
Where to go for further information:
5. VeloSano Collaborative Oncology Research Grants 2026
VeloSano Collaborative Grants fund cancer research at Cleveland Clinic in collaboration with at least one partnering institution (Northeast Ohio or another Cleveland Clinic site, depending on PI location).
Eligibility Criteria:
- Contact PI must be full-time faculty/staff at a Cleveland Clinic enterprise site; partner PI at a qualifying collaborating institution/site.
- Must meet VeloSano participation requirements for the specified cycle (per program rules).
- One application allowed per applicant as PI (per cycle rules).
Funding Details:
- Up to $100,000 per year for 1–2 years (per cycle description).
- Funds support collaborative cancer research; community outreach/community-based efforts encouraged.
Deadline:
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Internal submission deadline: 2026-02-13.
Where to go for further information:
6. NETRF Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Grants
NETRF supports research aimed at improving understanding and treatment of neuroendocrine tumors. Suitable for investigators proposing NET-focused oncology research.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Proposal must be neuroendocrine tumor–focused (oncology scope).
- Applicant must meet NETRF eligibility requirements (see program guidelines).
- LOI and full proposal steps must follow NETRF’s posted process.
Funding Details:
- Amount/range: varies by NETRF mechanism (see program guidelines).
- Term/allowable costs depend on the specific NETRF grant type.
Deadline:
- LOI: March 16, 2026.
- Full proposal due date (if invited/required): June 22, 2026.
Where to go for further information:
7. Hecht Foundation Disruptive Innovation Grants
Research funding for high-impact, unconventional cancer projects. Intended for investigators proposing disruptive approaches with clear potential to advance oncology outcomes.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Project must be cancer-focused (oncology research).
- Applicant must meet the call’s institutional/PI eligibility requirements (see official call).
- Must submit a complete application package per the posted instructions.
Funding Details:
- Amount/range: stated on the official call page/guidelines (use posted limits).
- Indirect/allowable costs and project period are defined in the call materials.
Deadline:
- April 4, 2026.
Where to go for further information:
8. Blood Cancer Canada Oncology Quality of Life Research Grant 2026
A research grant supporting studies that improve quality of life outcomes for people affected by blood cancers, administered by Blood Cancer Canada.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant eligibility follows the Canadian institution/researcher requirements stated in the call.
- Projects must address quality of life in the context of blood cancers (scope defined on the program page).
- Full application submission is by invitation following LOI (per the posted timeline).
Funding Details:
- $75,000 per year for up to 2 years (as stated in the call).
- Submission is through the platform specified on the program page (ProposalCentral).
Deadline:
- February 11, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET
Where to go for further information:
9. Cancer Consortium Oncology Pilot Awards 2026
One‑year pilot awards supporting new cancer research projects across the Cancer Consortium (Fred Hutch / University of Washington / Seattle Children’s).
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be an eligible investigator within the Cancer Consortium member organizations (per call).
- Proposed work must be cancer-focused and fit the pilot award scope described.
- Submission limits/PI rules follow the RFA instructions.
Funding Details:
- Pilot award amount and budget rules are specified in the RFA materials linked on the page.
- Project period is defined in the call (pilot mechanism).
Deadline:
- February 13, 2026.
Where to go for further information:
10. Moffitt–PHSU Oncology Pilot Research Projects (CPACH) 2026
Collaborative pilot funding for cancer prevention/control and health equity research led jointly by investigators at Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) and Moffitt Cancer Center (via CPACH).
Eligibility Criteria:
- Requires a collaborative team spanning PHSU and Moffitt Cancer Center (per the call).
- Project must align with the CPACH focus areas described in the announcement.
- Applicant eligibility is limited to investigator categories listed in the RFA.
Funding Details:
- Pilot award amount (per project) as stated in the call materials.
- Project period and allowable costs are defined in the posted RFA/application instructions.
Deadline:
- March 16, 2026.
Where to go for further information:
Several deadlines fall in early to mid-February, making this a time-sensitive week—especially for students, trainees, and investigators seeking pilot or collaborative funding. If you’re planning to apply, confirm eligibility and submission rules now, and prioritize programs with internal or LOI deadlines first. Next week’s list will continue tracking both short-cycle opportunities and larger multi-year oncology calls.
We’ll continue tracking high-value oncology funding opportunities each week—follow OncoDaily’s OncoGrants series for the next roundup.