American Cancer Society (ACS) Institutional Research Grant (IRG) Pilot Project Award Program

In 2023, the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center launched the American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant (ACS IRG) Pilot Award program. We are excited to announce the third funding cycle opens now.

The 2026 ACS IRG Pilot Project Award Program will provide $80,000 in funding for a period of one year. Up to three projects will be awarded funding this cycle. Applications will be accepted until October 14, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

This is a distinct opportunity from the standard Fall and Spring Cancer Center pilot funding cycles, or the Survivorship pilot project awards program.

Eligibility:

• Faculty affiliation with University of Cincinnati or Cincinnati Children's
• In the first 6 years of first academic appointment
• No prior R01 or equivalent funding award

Download the RFA

Application template available for download.