G. Harold and Leila Y. Mathers Foundation Funding

G. Harold and Leila Y. Mathers Foundation funding opportunities that may be of interest to University of Illinois Cancer Center members.


Spring 2025 Grant Cycle

  • Internal Submission Deadline (REQUIRED): 01/10/25
  • Nomination and Portal Registration Deadline (two weeks before Letter of Intent): 02/28/25
  • LOI: 03/14/25
  • Full Proposal Deadline: 05/23/25
  • Purpose: The G. Harold and Leila Y. Mathers Foundation supports basic science projects in immunology, microbiome, structural biology, cellular physiology, cancer biology, genetics, genomics, microbiology and infectious diseases, stem cell biology, and neuroscience. Priority will be given to projects that have not been previously funded at the federal level or that are pending approval. Grant funds are up to $700,000 over three years, including up to 10% in indirect costs. If interested in applying for a limited submission opportunity, please have your draft ready for review 1-2 days before the limited submission deadline.

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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