Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Funding

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative funding opportunities that may be of interest to University of Illinois Cancer Center members.


Science Diversity Leadership Award

  • Letter of Intent: 12/3/2024
  • Application Date: 4/8/2025
  • Purpose: The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative invites applications from outstanding early- to mid-career biomedical researchers who have a record of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in their scientific communities. This award broadly supports the PI’s research program with a five-year grant totaling $1,150,000 ($230,000/year, including up to 15% in 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.

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