The INSPIRE Research Challenge is focused on supporting Early Career Investigators. We are seeking bold, innovative, and creative proposals with the potential to catalyze rapid and impactful advances in cancer prevention, treatment and survivorship.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Letter of Intent Submission Opens:
September 8, 2025
Letter of Intent Submission Closes:
November 4, 2025
Full Application Opens:
January 13, 2026
Full Application Closes:
February 16, 2026
Applicants Notified of Funding Decision:
September 2026
AICR/WCRF have always been at the forefront of innovative research, new ideas and fostering progress in the field of diet, nutrition and cancer. Now, the INSPIRE Research Challenge expands that scope to address all modifiable factors including both lifestyle, and environmental factors. Particular priority will be given to novel exposures including stress, sleep and host factors such as immune function.
