Cancer Research Institute funding opportunities that may be of interest to University of Illinois Cancer Center members.
Clinic and Laboratory Integration Program (CLIP)
- Letter of Intent: 12/01/2024
- Application Date: 03/01/2025
- Purpose: CLIP supports pre-clinical and translational research that can be directly applied to optimizing cancer immunotherapy in the clinic. CLIP Grants are awarded to qualified scientists exploring clinically relevant questions aimed at improving the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapies. Candidates must hold a faculty appointment as a tenure-track assistant professor (or higher rank) at the time of award activation. Grant funds are $300,000 ($150,000/year for two years), and may be used for salary, technical assistance, supplies, capital equipment, or scientific travel (no indirect costs).
- Application: 01/15/25
- Purpose: The Lloyd J. Old STAR Program provides $1,250,000 over five years to mid-career researchers who have made a major impact in immunotherapy. Eligible recipients should be tenure-track assistant professors (minimum 3 years in this position) and associate professors (maximum 3 years) who are conducting basic or translational research on immune-based therapies. Applicants are expected to commit at least 80% of their time conducting research. Awarded funds are intended to be flexible and may be used for salary, technical assistance, supplies, capital equipment, or scientific travel (no indirect costs).
The University of Illinois Cancer Center has approval to pursue the following grant opportunities from private funders 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.