ClosedAtlas Opportunity Score 82/100
Indiana — IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center ACS Institutional Research Grant Competition 2026
The IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center is accepting applications for its 2026 American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant competition. Eligible new Indiana University investigators may request up to $50,000 for cancer research pilot projects. The letter of intent is due October 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST, and invited full submissions are due October 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST.
FundingUp to $50,000.
DeadlineLetter of intent due October 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST by email to cancrfa@iu.edu. Full submission due October 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST by email to cancrfa@iu.edu.
Last verifiedOctober 4, 2026
Required next actionThe required Letter of Intent deadline passed October 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. Applicants who met that prerequisite should complete the current application template and guidelines and submit the full proposal by October 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. New applicants who did not meet the LOI deadline should monitor the next competition cycle.
Broad Eligibility
New Indiana University investigators holding the rank of Assistant Professor, Research Assistant Professor, or Assistant Scientist, within six years of their first independent research or faculty appointment, and without an active NIH, NSF, or ACS national competitive research grant, as stated on the current official opportunity page. The program supports new cancer research pilot studies intended to generate preliminary data for competitive external funding.
Atlas Analysis
Atlas Opportunity Score 82/100. Investigator-led cancer research pilot funding for qualifying new Indiana University investigators. Funding can be requested up to $50,000. Any equipment, device, software, or service role should be included only when scientifically necessary to the eligible research project and permitted by the current guidelines and budget rules.
Source verificationReferenced source · indianactsi.orgAtlas last verified this record October 4, 2026. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗
