Elsa U. Pardee Foundation Funding

Elsa U. Pardee Foundation funding opportunities that may be of interest to University of Illinois Cancer Center members.


Cancer Research Grants

  • Application Dates: 12/15/2024, 4/30/2025, 8/31/2025
  • Purpose: The Elsa U. Pardee Foundation supports research directed towards identifying new treatments and cures for cancer. Priority is given to researchers at non-profit institutions in the United States who are new to the field of cancer research, or to established research investigators examining new approaches to cancer cure. Post-docs who are on the tenure track and have a tenured mentor are eligible. While there is no award limit, most projects receive between $80,000 and $200,000 (5% max for 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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