Mega Grants ($1M+) — Cancer Research

As of September 2026, Grantoria lists 126 Mega Grants ($1M+) — Cancer Research — 78 open right now, across 9 funding agencies. Award amounts range $25K to $50M. The next application deadline is September 14, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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126total grants
78open now
9agencies
$25K–$50Mfunding range
Sep 14next deadline
CLOSING SOON 1 day left Hard to apply

DoW Neurofibromatosis Research Academy – Leadership Award

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…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Sep 14, 2026
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CLOSING SOON 5 days left Hard to apply

DoW Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Clinical/Translational Research Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research Program (DMDRP) Clinical/Translational Research Award (CTRA) supports advanced translational research to accelerate promising ideas in Duchenne…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Sep 18, 2026
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OPEN 9 days left Hard to apply

DoW Neurofibromatosis Synergistic Idea Award

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…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Sep 22, 2026
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OPEN 9 days left Hard to apply

DoW Neurofibromatosis Research Academy – Scholar Award

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…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Sep 22, 2026
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OPEN 11 days left Hard to apply

DoW Alzheimer’s Transforming Diagnosis Award

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…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Sep 24, 2026
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OPEN 11 days left Hard to apply

DoW Alzheimer’s Transforming Research Award

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…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Sep 24, 2026
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OPEN 12 days left Hard to apply

Metastasis Research Network (U54 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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
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OPEN 16 days left Hard to apply

Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology

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
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OPEN 17 days left Hard to apply

DoW Breast Cancer, Breakthrough Award Level 4

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…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Sep 30, 2026
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DoW Breast Cancer, Breakthrough Award Level 3

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…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Sep 30, 2026
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Frequently asked questions

How many mega grants ($1m+) — cancer research are available?
Grantoria currently lists 126 mega grants ($1m+) — cancer research, of which 78 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 14, 2026 — about 1 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
Who is eligible for mega grants ($1m+) — cancer research?
Eligibility is set by each funding program, but mega grants ($1m+) — cancer research in this category most often support: Public University, Private University, 501(c)(3) Public Charity and Tribal Organization. Check each grant's eligibility summary for the exact applicant types and requirements.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $25K 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 mega grants ($1m+) — cancer research, 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.