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Funding Opportunities
The University of Colorado Anschutz Cancer Center is pleased to offer pilot grant funding to support the development of exceptional research projects leading to the ultimate conquest of cancer and furthering cancer center objectives.
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Current Open RFAs
St. Baldrick's Foundation
Fall Grant Cycle
The following categories are available in the Fall Cycle:
Infrastructure Grant: These grants are not for a specific research project, but rather for personnel (i.e., a clinical research associate) or resources to allow more research to be done. Eligibility: Applicants should hold at least an MD/DO or PhD degree by the award date. Duration: One (1) year. Amount: $25,000-$50,000.
Fellowship Award: This grant support two years of pediatric oncology fellowship training for applicants in their 2nd or 3rd year of pediatric oncology fellowship. Eligibility: Applicants should hold an MD or DO degree by the award date. Applicants may not hold an appointment of assistant professor or above. Applicants must have a fellowship mentor who provides supervision, facilities, and research support. Duration: Two (2) years, with an opportunity for one (1) additional year. Funding: Total award capped at $97,500 per year. All Fellow awards are to cover salary and benefits only.
The CU Anschutz Cancer Center may submit one (1) nomination per award category.
Additional information and requirements can be found in the RFAs linked below.
Internal LOI deadline: 5 pm MT on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Susan G. Komen
Research projects must be hypothesis-driven, breast cancer-focused studies. They may be considered basic, translational, clinical, and/or population science in nature and should align with Komen’s research goals, priorities, and mission to save lives from breast cancer.
Career Transition Awards (CTA): Supports postdoctoral and clinical fellows, under mentor guidance, as they transition to independent breast cancer research careers.
- Eligibility: No more than five (5) years of postdoctoral research experience by the award date.
- Duration: Five (5) years total- Phase 1: two (2) years of mentored postdoctoral training, and Phase 2: three (3) years of independent, tenure‑track research.
- Amount: Up to $650,000 (up to $100,000/year in Phase 1, up to $150,000/year in Phase 2).
Career Catalyst Research (CCR): Supports early‑career faculty by providing up to three (3) years of protected research time under a Mentor Committee.
- Eligibility: Must hold a full‑time faculty appointment and have no more than six (6) total years in any faculty roles (tenure‑track or non‑tenure‑track combined).
- Duration: Up to three (3) years.
- Funding: Up to $150,000/year.
The CU Anschutz Cancer Center may submit one (1) nomination per award type.
Internal LOI deadline: 5:00 pm MT on Friday, April 24, 2026.