Mark Foundation funding opportunities that may be of interest to University of Illinois Cancer Center members.
- Letter of Intent Deadline: 5/5/2025
- Purpose: The Mark Foundation Emerging Leader Awards support innovative cancer research from the next generation of leaders. These grants are awarded to outstanding early career investigators to support high-impact, high-risk projects that are distinct from their current research portfolio. Awards $250,000 per year for 3 years totaling $750,000. Indirect costs are not to exceed 10% of direct costs and are included in the total.
The University of Illinois Cancer Center has approval to pursue the following grant opportunities from foundations through its Advancement team. As a Cancer Center member, please notify and work with Jane Erb ([email protected]) and her Advancement team if you have an interest in any of the following current opportunities or would like further information. The Advancement team will provide grant development support and handle submissions as awards count toward the Cancer Center’s philanthropic goals.