Cancer Research Grants for Public University

As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 424 Cancer Research Grants for Public University — 292 open right now, across 16 funding agencies. Award amounts range $10K to $50M. The next application deadline is July 25, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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424total grants
292open now
16agencies
$10K–$50Mfunding range
Jul 25next deadline
OPEN 11 days left Hard to apply

DoW Kidney Cancer, Concept Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Kidney Cancer Research Program (KCRP) Concept Award supports highly innovative, untested, potentially groundbreaking concepts, theories, paradigms and/or basic kidney cancer…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Jul 28, 2026
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OPEN 14 days left Hard to apply

FY27 Cancer Research Grant

Funding supports a firefighter cancer research program at the Illinois Fire Service Institute. Administered by the OSFM via the Illinois GATA Catalog of State Financial Assistance…

🏛 OSFM ⏰ Jul 31, 2026 💰 $500,000 – $500,000
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OPEN 20 days left Hard to apply

DoW Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Research Program (TSCRP) Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award (EHDA) supports the initial exploration of innovative, high-risk, high-gain and potentially…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Aug 6, 2026
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OPEN 20 days left Hard to apply

DoW Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Clinical Translational Research Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Research Program (TSCRP) Clinical Translational Research Award (CTRA) supports studies that will move promising, well-founded preclinical and/or…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Aug 6, 2026
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OPEN 20 days left Hard to apply

DoW Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Idea Development Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Research Program (TSCRP) Idea Development Award (IDA) supports conceptually innovative and high-impact research that could ultimately lead…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Aug 6, 2026
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OPEN 31 days left Hard to apply

DoW Epilepsy Leveraging Research Award

Summary: The intent of the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Epilepsy Research Program (ERP) Leveraging Research Award is to support basic, translational and/or clinical research that repurposes…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Aug 17, 2026
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OPEN 31 days left Hard to apply

DoW Epilepsy Research Partnership Award

Summary: The intent of the Epilepsy Research Program (ERP) Research Partnership Award is to support new or existing research partnerships focused on collaboratively addressing critical questions…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Aug 17, 2026
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DoW Epilepsy Idea Development Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Epilepsy Research Program (ERP) Idea Development Award (IDA) solicits novel research that has the potential to increase understanding of post-traumatic…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Aug 17, 2026
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NIH Director’s New Innovator Award (DP2 Clinical Trial Optional)

The NIH Director’s New Innovator Award supports early stage investigators of exceptional creativity who propose bold and highly innovative research projects with the potential to produce a major…

🏛 National Institutes of Health 📋 CFDA 93.310 ⏰ Aug 17, 2026 💰 $475,000 – $475,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many cancer research grants for public university are available?
Grantoria currently lists 424 cancer research grants for public university, of which 292 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 July 25, 2026 — about 8 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 $10K to $50M, 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 public 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 Public University

Cancer research grants for public universities typically award between $325,000 and $499,000, with 6,404 active opportunities currently available. The National Institutes of Health leads funding in this space, alongside specialized agencies like the Department of the Army's USAMRAA program, making this a robust pipeline for institutional research advancement.

All grants in this category use competitive application processes, meaning your proposal will be evaluated against other submissions—a standard that ensures rigorous peer review. Most awards support direct research, capacity building, and pilot projects, with notably zero cost-sharing requirements. To refine your search, filter by support type to isolate pilot funding if you're launching preliminary studies.