Apply for Grants
Grant funding to advance careers and transform cancer care
The Cancer Research Institute (CRI) offers competitive grants, fellowships, and awards in cancer immunotherapy. We fund scientists at every career stage — from early-career researchers to established investigators. Our programs provide resources, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities to advance discovery and accelerate the development of life-saving immunotherapies. Explore our funding opportunities, submission deadlines, and how to apply.
Career Development Awards
CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship
Training the Next Generation of Leaders in Immunology and Cancer Research
Supports early-career scientists with mentorship, training, and resources to launch independent research in immunology and cancer immunology
Total Funding: $243,000
Submission Deadlines
March 2, 2026
September 1, 2026
CRI Immuno-Informatics Postdoctoral Fellowship
Cultivating the Next Generation of Leaders at the Intersection of Immunology and Data Science
Supports outstanding early-career scientists who seek dual expertise in immunology and data science
Total Funding: $243,000
Submission Deadlines
March 2, 2026
September 1, 2026
CRI IGNITE Award
Inspiring Growth and Nurturing Independence Through Excellence
Supports the transition of distinguished postdoctoral researchers into independent tenure-track investigators
Total Funding: $1.05M
Submission Deadline
January 9, 2026
CRI Lloyd J. Old STAR Program
Empowering Bold Thinkers to Transform Cancer Immunotherapy
Supports mid-career scientists pursuing high-risk, high-reward research at the leading edge of cancer immunotherapy
Total Funding: $1.25M
Submission Deadline
January 15, 2026
Translational Innovation and Clinical Impact Awards
CRI Clinic and Laboratory Integration Program
Accelerating the Translation of Immunological Discoveries into Cancer Therapies
Supports innovative investigations at the intersection of laboratory discovery and clinical application in cancer immunology
Total Funding: $300,000
LOI Deadline
December 1, 2025
CRI Technology Impact Award
Turning Bold Visions into Breakthroughs in Cancer Immunotherapy
Supports early-stage, pre-development concepts that hold the potential to transform the landscape of cancer immunotherapy
Total Funding: $600,000
LOI Deadline
November 15, 2025
CRI Clinical Innovator
Advancing Breakthrough Immunotherapy Trials to Transform Patient Care
Supports pioneering immunotherapy clinical trials designed and led by academic researchers
Total Funding: $1M
Protocol Concept Deadline
December 1, 2025
