Our 2025 research grants and fellowships cycle is now open! Deadline for submitting applications is Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Review the guidelines below for information on the Foundation’s Research Grant and Fellowship programs.

• Grant guidelines
• Fellowship guidelines
• Grant and Fellowship frequently asked questions

Applicants must submit proposals electronically through ProposalCENTRAL, an electronic grant management system by Altum, Inc.

The Prevent Cancer Foundation awards research grants and fellowships to promising scientists for innovative projects with the potential to make substantial contributions to cancer prevention and early detection. This funding is critical to the future of cancer prevention as it fosters the next generation of cancer prevention research, creates a strong foundation of preliminary evidence to make scientific advances and provides the necessary support for research to move toward independent research careers.