Kids Beating Cancer
John Voight Memorial Leukemia Research Grant
- Letter of Intent Deadline: 07/01/25
- Full Application Deadline: 09/15/25
- Purpose: The John Voight Memorial Leukemia Research Grant provides $300,000 over three years for translational studies that have the potential to impact AML patients. The grant is structured into two tiers; the first tier is a $100,000 award to pilot or demonstrate project feasibility; following successful completion of the first award, investigators can apply for the second tier, which consists of $200,000 over two years to expand upon the discoveries made in the first year of funding.
The Robert G. Owens Memorial Leukemia Research Grant
- Letter of Intent Deadline: 07/01/25
- Full Application Deadline: 09/15/25
- Purpose: The Robert G. Owens Memorial Leukemia Research Grant provides $200,000 over two years for basic science projects related to leukemia research. The Grant is structured into two tiers; the first tier is a $100,000 award to pilot or demonstrate feasibility of a project; following successful completion of the first award, investigators are invited to apply for the second tier, providing $100,000 over one year to expand upon the discoveries made in the first year of funding.
Science is the Cure Research Grant
- Letter of Intent Deadline: 07/01/25
- Full Application Deadline: 09/15/25
- Purpose: The Science is the Cure Research Grant provides up to $300,000 over 2-3 years to fund translational studies in pediatric cancer research. Awards are structured into two tiers: the first tier is a one-year $100,000 award to pilot and/or demonstrate project feasibility; after successful completion of the first award, investigators are invited to apply for an additional $100,000 – $200,000 over one to two years to expand upon the discoveries made in the first year of funding.
The University of Illinois Cancer Center has approval to pursue the following grant opportunities from foundations 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.