American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant (ACS IRG)

About the ACS IRG

The American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grants (ACS IRG) is awarded to junior faculty to pursue basic, pre-clinical, clinical and cancer-control research studies. These funds are intended for new investigators who are within six years of their first academic appointment, and to provide new investigators with necessary resources to more rapidly develop their research, generate pilot data and publish their results, all of which enhances their ability to compete for national-level funding.

Award details

• Awards of up to $40,000/year are provided for up to five junior faculty each year
• Awardees must have an established mentor/mentoring team in place

Application requirements

• Applicants are required to consult with a biostatistician as part of the proposal to assist with design and statistical methods if applicable. For biostatistical support, please contact Dr. Roy Sabo at roy.sabo@vcuhealth.org, or visit the MCC Biostatistics Shared Resource.
• Applicants are also encouraged to engage a Community Champion in the project. Please contact Dr. Maria Thomson at cancerchamps@vcu.edu to set an appointment for your consultation.

Upcoming deadlines and award dates

• May 1, 2022: Letter of Intent due by 5:00 p.m. (EST)
• June 15, 2022: Full applications due by 5:00 p.m. (EST)

Download the full ACS IRG application guidelines (PDF)

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Questions?

Lisa Mallory, Senior program coordinator
(804) 316-3030
malloryld@vcu.edu

2021 ACS IRG awardees