Cancer Research Grants for Colleges (all higher ed)
As of September 2026, Grantoria lists 138 Cancer Research Grants for Colleges (all higher ed) — 81 open right now, across 8 funding agencies. Award amounts range $25K to $20M. The next application deadline is September 7, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages grant applications for Biomedical Technology Resource Centers (BTRCs). BTRCs are national resource centers for conducting research and development on new…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.286⏰ Sep 7, 2026
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP) Neurofibromatosis Research Academy – Leadership Award (NFRALA) supports visionary, established neurofibromatosis (NF) investigators with documented history…
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP) Synergistic Idea Award (SIA) supports new ideas that represent synergistic approaches to neurofibromatosis (NF) research involving…
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP) Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award (EHDA) supports the initial exploration of innovative, high-risk, high-gain, and potentially groundbreaking concepts…
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Alzheimer’s Research Program (AZRP) Transforming Diagnosis Award (TrDA) supports non-incremental, solutions-oriented research that reduces or overcomes important barriers to obtaining…
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Alzheimer’s Research Program (AZRP) Transforming Research Award (TrRA) supports non-incremental, robust, well-designed research that drives transformative advancements in reducing risk…
Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) solicits applications for research on developing a comprehensive and cohesive understanding of cancer metastasis.…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.396⏰ Sep 25, 2026💰
up to $1,700,000
The Office of Research Infrastructure Programs (ORIP) invites grant applications from core facilities, resource centers, animal vivaria, or individual investigators of other shared resources to systematically…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.351⏰ Sep 25, 2026
Through this funding opportunity announcement (FOA), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) invites applications for P50 Research Center Grants for Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE). The…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.121⏰ Sep 25, 2026
Summary: Initially created in fiscal year 2019 (FY19), the Kidney Cancer Research Program (KCRP) Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators (AKCI) is a unique interactive virtual academy…
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) Breakthrough Award mechanism supports promising research with high potential to lead to or make breakthroughs…
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Program (ALSRP) Therapeutic Idea Award (TIA) supports new, innovative, high-risk, high-gain ideas aimed at amyotrophic lateral…
Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) solicits applications for research on novel therapies for adult glioblastoma (GBM). The goal is…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.394⏰ Oct 1, 2026
The NIH Common Fund, with other NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs), intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for the Precision Medicine…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.310⏰ Oct 2, 2026
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) Idea Award (IA) supports innovative, untested, high-risk/potentially high-reward concepts, theories, paradigms, and/or basic cancer…
🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA📋 CFDA 12.420⏰ Oct 5, 2026
How many cancer research grants for colleges (all higher ed) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 138 cancer research grants for colleges (all higher ed), of which 81 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is September 7, 2026 — about 3 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $25K to $20M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse cancer research grants for colleges (all higher ed), view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.
About Cancer Research Grants for Colleges (all higher ed)
The National Institutes of Health leads cancer research funding for higher education institutions, supporting everything from basic molecular biology to clinical trial infrastructure. This collection includes 7,047 active grants available to colleges and universities pursuing oncology breakthroughs across all research phases and institution sizes.
Most awards in this category fall between $50,000 and $382,000, with nearly all grants using competitive selection processes that reward scientific merit and innovation. Notably, zero cost-sharing requirements mean institutions can maximize direct research investment. To narrow your search strategically, filter by support type—distinguishing between pilot funding for early-stage projects versus larger capacity-building grants—to match your institution's current research maturity and resources.
