Lustgarten Foundation Foundation funding opportunities that may interest University of Illinois Cancer Center members.
Clinical Accelerator Initiative
- Letter of Interest Deadline: 05/29/25
- Purpose: Through the Dr. Robert F. Vizza Clinical Accelerator Initiative (CAI), the Lustgarten Foundation seeks to fund proposals that accelerate the translation of research discoveries into clinical trials. The CAI will provide academic, clinical researchers the opportunity to propose science-driven concepts seeking to advance the development of new therapies for pancreatic cancer patients while furthering our understanding of disease biology. This opportunity provides up to $2,000,000 over a period of up to three years (up to 10% in indirect costs).
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.