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Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) is currently accepting applications for its Leading Edge Research Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) Leading Edge Research Grant is a competitive funding opportunity designed to support transformative research across the entire lung cancer continuum. By targeting innovative, high-risk, and high-reward projects, the LCRF aims to accelerate the discovery of more effective, less toxic treatments and improve patient outcomes globally.
LCRF focuses on supporting the next generation of leadership in oncology research.
Eligible Applicants:
Affiliation: Must be primarily affiliated with a non-profit academic or research institution.
Career Stage: Post-doctoral researchers, clinical fellows, and early-to-mid-career investigators.
Ineligibility Criteria:
Senior investigators with >7 years of experience (unless serving as mentors).
Current LCRF grant recipients or those funded within the last four years.
Applicants applying to multiple LCRF tracks in the same cycle.
Experience Limit: Less than seven years since the initial faculty appointment.
Geography: Open to both US-based and international researchers regardless of citizenship.
The application is managed via Proposal Central and involves a rigorous peer-review process.
Stage 1: Letter of Intent (LOI)
Specific Aims: A one-page document outlining the project’s goals.
Biosketches: Current NIH-format biosketches for the Principal Investigator (PI) and key personnel.
Deadline: March 10, 2026.
Stage 2: Full Proposal (By Invitation Only)
Letter of Support: Documentation from a program director or advisor confirming institutional backing and resources.
Evaluation: Assessed based on rationale, feasibility, innovation, and potential for patient impact.
Deadline: June 2, 2026.
Apply for LCRF Leading Edge Research Grant Program
