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Investigator-Initiated Research Grant Program

This content was last updated on January 9, 2020

Our Investigator-Initiated Research Grant Program welcomes proposals from Independent Investigators addressing the impact of modifiable lifestyle exposures on cancer risk and outcomes.

Important Dates and Deadlines

Letter of Intent Submission Opens:
December 6, 2024

Letter of Intent Submission Closes:
January 17, 2025

Full Application Opens:
March 7, 2025

Full Application Closes:
May 16, 2025

Applicants Notified of Funding Decision:
October 2025

AICR’s Investigator-Initiated Research Grant Program is dedicated to funding research on cancer prevention, treatment, and survival related to modifiable lifestyle factors including diet, nutrition, body composition, and physical activity but also additional modifiable lifestyle exposures, such as sleep and stress.

EARLY CAREER subcategory of Investigator-Initiated Research Grant Program

This sub-category of the Investigator-Initiated Research Grant Program is intended to support projects from Early Career investigators (within 36 months of first academic appointment). The priority for these awards is to help Early Career Investigators to rapidly address research questions.