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GrantU.S./Canada — ALSF 2027 Young Investigator Childhood Cancer Research Grants (Up to $180,000; December 10)

Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review

FundingUp to $180,000 per applicant PI research grant over three years, capped at $60,000 direct costs per year. Indirect costs and tuition remission prohibited; NIH PI salary cap applies. No universal applicant matching contribution published. The award is not renewable; one no-cost extension may be considered.

DeadlineThursday, December 10, 2026, BEFORE 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), according to the official 2027 Young Investigator Grant guidelines. Do not wait until 8:00 p.m. to transmit.

Required next actionRead official 11-page 2027 Young Investigator instructions at https://www.alexslemonade.org/sites/default/files/images/alsf1/downloads/2027_young_investigator_grant_guidelines.pdf; apply in ProposalCentral no later than BEFORE 8:00 p.m. ET December 10, 2026. Prepare nonprofit institutional authorization, one combined PDF <=20 MB, scientific and impact summaries, project aims, mentoring and career-development plan, institutional protected-time support, detailed three-year budget, NIH SciENcv biosketches, resource-sharing plan, appropriate IRB/IACUC documents, other support and three recommendation letters. No appendices. Check nonnegotiable grant and IP terms before submission.

Current statusOpen — 2027 Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation Young Investigator childhood cancer research funding; submissions due before December 10, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET.Source verification2026-10-27Tracked applicant typesInstitution of Higher Education, Nonprofit Organization, University or Research Institute

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Fit Analysis Inside Your Grant Matrix

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Eligibility

Applicant type, geography, program rules and required conditions.

Strategic Alignment

How directly the organization's goals and use case match the funder's priorities.

Funding Potential

Available dollars, allowable uses, match burden and the amount that can realistically support the project.

Actionability

Deadline, documentation burden, readiness and the practical work required to submit a strong application.

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