Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation funding opportunities that may be of interest to University of Illinois Cancer Center members.
Damon Runyon-Rachleff Innovation Award
- Full Application Deadline: 07/01/25
- Purpose: The Damon Runyon-Rachleff Innovation Award funds high-risk, high reward projects by early career investigators that have the potential for transformative impact in the cancer field. Stage I awards are $400,000 over two years ($200,000 per year); investigators selected for Stage II awards receive two additional years of funding ($800,000 total over four years). Applicants are expected to commit at least 80% of their time conducting research.
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.