As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 448 Cancer Research Grants for Private University — 255 open right now, across 16 funding agencies. Award amounts range $5K to $62.5M. The next application deadline is October 12, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
The NIH Blueprint (a consortium of NIH Institutes that support neuroscience research) seeks to advance its mission by supporting the development, optimization, validation, and application of germline…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.279⏰ Oct 12, 2026💰
up to $1,200,000
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, in conjunction with other NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) as a part of the congressionally mandated NIH Helping to…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.853⏰ Oct 12, 2026
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Melanoma Research Program (MRP) Idea Award supports innovative, exploratory, high-risk/potentially high-reward research. Novelty and innovation are expected to be key…
🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA📋 CFDA 12.420⏰ Oct 14, 2026
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Melanoma Research Program (MRP) Focused Program Award – Rare Melanomas, supports a multidisciplinary research program of at least two, but…
🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA📋 CFDA 12.420⏰ Oct 14, 2026
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Melanoma Research Program (MRP) Team Science Award supports a broad range of hypothesis-driven, multidisciplinary studies that have a short-term goal…
🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA📋 CFDA 12.420⏰ Oct 14, 2026
Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to accelerate the pace of translation of NCI-supported methods/assays/technologies (referred to as "assays") to the clinic. Specifically, the…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.394⏰ Oct 14, 2026
Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) invites applications to support the validation of molecular/cellular/imaging markers (referred to as "markers" or…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.394⏰ 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
Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) intends to accelerate the adoption and validation of molecular/cellular/imaging markers (referred to as "markers"…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.394⏰ Oct 14, 2026💰
up to $250,000
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 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) solicits applications that propose to conduct time-sensitive ancillary studies in conjunction with privately or publicly funded, active, ongoing clinical projects…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.846⏰ Oct 15, 2026
This announcement invites applications for basic research projects on chemical warfare agents, toxic industrial chemicals, and pesticides that have primary or secondary effects on the nervous…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.853⏰ Oct 16, 2026💰
up to $300,000
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 19, 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 19, 2026
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications from institutions/organizations that propose to establish core centers that are part of an integrated and existing program of…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.847⏰ Oct 20, 2026
How many cancer research grants for private university are available?
Grantoria currently lists 448 cancer research grants for private university, of which 255 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 October 12, 2026 — about 4 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 $5K to $62.5M, 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 private university, 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 Private University
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the primary funder of cancer research at private universities, supporting studies across oncology, immunotherapy, and precision medicine. 7,313 active grants in this category reflect NIH's substantial commitment to advancing breakthrough discoveries in academic institutions nationwide.
Private universities pursuing cancer research can expect median awards between $325K and $499K through highly competitive application processes. Notably, none of these grants require cost-sharing, reducing institutional financial burden. To refine your search, filter by support type—Research grants dominate this category and will surface the largest, most comprehensive funding opportunities aligned with your institution's cancer research priorities.
