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Leukemia Research Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Grant Program 2026. interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Leukemia Research Foundation Grant Program provides financial support to new investigators conducting impactful leukemia research. It aims to strengthen early-career investigators and promote innovation in leukemia research globally.
Maximum award: $150,000 over two years
Salary support: Not permitted for principal investigators
Capital equipment: Funding capped at $7,500
Research travel: Up to $3,000 allowed
Funding overlap: All other grants must be disclosed; applicants with $175,000+ per year in active direct costs (excluding KO8, R00, R99 grants) are ineligible
Independent faculty-level investigators at non-profit academic institutions
Investigators with full control over laboratory space, personnel, and research activities
Applicants globally are eligible, provided they meet criteria
Exclusions: Fellows, NIH RO1 recipients, VA Merit Award holders, prior foundation new investigator award recipients, co-PIs, and renewal applications
Letter of Intent (LOI): Submit by February 6, 2026, via Proposal Central
Full Application: Invitation-only submission due April 13, 2026
Award Notification: Expected by June 30, 2026
Submission Platform: All materials submitted through Proposal Central (account required)
Review Process: Independent Medical Advisory Board evaluates full applications and makes recommendations
