Cancer Research Grants for Researcher (independent)
As of September 2026, Grantoria lists 116 Cancer Research Grants for Researcher (independent) — 83 open right now, across 7 funding agencies. Award amounts range $50K to $5M. The next application deadline is September 18, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research Program (DMDRP) Idea Development Award (IDA) promotes new ideas that are still in the early stages…
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
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) Investigator-Initiated Research Award (IIRA) supports high-impact research that addresses a critical need and has the potential…
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP) Neurofibromatosis Research Academy – Scholar Award (NFRA-SA) supports early-career independent investigators (Scholars) joining the Neurofibromatosis Research…
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Kidney Cancer Research Program (KCRP) Idea Development Award (IDA) supports the development of high-impact ideas that advance the understanding of…
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: 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 Development Award (TDA) supports research ranging from preclinical validation of therapeutic leads through…
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Program (ALSRP) Clinical Outcomes and Biomarkers Award (COBA) supports the development and/or validation of clinical outcomes…
The Office of Science (SC) of the Department of Energy (DOE) hereby announces its continuing interest in receiving applications for support of work in the following…
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…
🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA📋 CFDA 12.420⏰ Oct 1, 2026
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) Impact Award supports mature research that will have a near-term impact on clinical cancer…
🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA📋 CFDA 12.420⏰ Oct 5, 2026
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Pancreatic Cancer Research Program (PCARP) Idea Development Award supports the development of innovative, high-risk/high-reward research that could lead to critical…
🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA📋 CFDA 12.420⏰ Oct 7, 2026
How many cancer research grants for researcher (independent) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 116 cancer research grants for researcher (independent), of which 83 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 18, 2026 — about 5 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 $50K to $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 researcher (independent), 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 Researcher (independent)
Independent cancer researchers can access 7,106 active grants ranging from $50,000 to $250,000, with the National Institutes of Health leading as a primary funding source. These awards support a diverse range of research initiatives across the oncology sector, making this category a substantial opportunity for investigators seeking competitive federal support.
All grants in this category operate on a competitive application basis, meaning your proposal's scientific merit will determine funding success. Notably, none require cost-sharing, reducing institutional barriers. To refine your search, filter by support type—separating pilot funding from full-scale research awards will help match your project's current stage and scope.
