Cancer Research Grants for Postdoctoral Researcher
As of June 2026, Grantoria lists 44 Cancer Research Grants for Postdoctoral Researcher — 31 open right now, across 4 funding agencies. Award amounts range $220K to $1.2M. The next application deadline is August 31, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
The NIH Director's Early Independence Award supports rigorous and promising investigators who wish to pursue independent research soon after completion of their terminal doctoral degree or…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.310⏰ Sep 4, 2026💰
$350,000 – $350,000
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) Early Investigator Research Award (EIRA) supports prostate cancer research conducted by investigators in the early…
🏛 Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA📋 CFDA 12.420⏰ Sep 12, 2026
The Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS)in the Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) at the National Science Foundation (NSF)and the National Institute of General Medical…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 93.859⏰ Sep 18, 2026💰
$1 – $1,200,000
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Biological Research has the potential to pave the way for breakthroughs in biotechnology and bio-system design that will create…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.074⏰ Sep 29, 2026💰
from $220,000
Summary: Initially created in FY09, the OCRP Ovarian Cancer Academy (OCA) is a unique, interactive virtual academy providing intensive mentoring, national networking, collaborations, and a peer…
🏛 Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA📋 CFDA 12.420⏰ Oct 1, 2026
Summary: Supports the addition of independent, early career investigators (Scholars) who are no more than seven years from their initial faculty appointment to the Melanoma Research…
🏛 Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA📋 CFDA 12.420⏰ Oct 14, 2026
The purpose of the NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00) program is to increase and maintain a strong cohort of new and…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.398⏰ Oct 14, 2026
The purpose of the NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00) program is to increase and maintain a strong cohort of new and…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.398⏰ Oct 14, 2026
This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) encourages applications for institutional research career development (K12) programs that propose to support intensive supervised research training and career development experiences…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.279⏰ Nov 13, 2026💰
up to $750,000
NLM wishes to accelerate access to, and availability of, secure, complete datasets and computational models that can serve as the basis for transformative biomedical discoveries. Innovative…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.879⏰ Apr 15, 2027💰
up to $250,000
The purpose of the Mentored Quantitative Research Career Development Award (K25) is to attract to NIH-relevant research those investigators whose quantitative science and engineering research has…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.865⏰ May 7, 2027
The purpose of the NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) program is to increase and maintain a strong cohort of new and talented, NIH-supported, independent investigators.…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.879⏰ May 7, 2027
The purpose of the Mentored Quantitative Research Career Development Award (K25) is to attract to NIH-relevant research those investigators whose quantitative science and engineering research has…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.121⏰ May 7, 2027
The purpose of the NIH Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) is to provide support and protected time (three to five years) for an intensive, supervised…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.310⏰ May 7, 2027
How many cancer research grants for postdoctoral researcher are available?
Grantoria currently lists 44 cancer research grants for postdoctoral researcher, of which 31 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 August 31, 2026 — about 79 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 $220K to $1.2M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
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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 Postdoctoral Researcher
Cancer research postdoctoral researchers have access to 5,929 active grants ranging from $138K to $220K in typical award sizes. The National Institutes of Health leads funding in this space, alongside the Department of the Army and the National Science Foundation, offering researchers multiple pathways to support their work.
All grants in this category use competitive application models, meaning success depends on proposal strength and research merit. Cost-sharing is not required, reducing financial barriers to entry. To focus your search, filter by support type—Research and Pilot Funding grants dominate this combination and often align with early-career career development priorities.
