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Research Scholar Grants
Offered by American Cancer Society
The Research Scholar Grant (RSG) supports investigator-initiated projects across the cancer research continuum. Who's Eligible: Independent investigators in the first 6 years of an independent research career or faculty appointment are eligible to apply. Eligibility is extended for 8 years for clinician scientists who remain active in clinical care. Applicants typically must be within 12 years of receiving a terminal (doctorate) degree and cannot have more than one R01/R01-like grant (>$100,000/year direct costs for more than 3 years) as principal investigator at the time of application.
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Deadline Invalid Date
Award Amount $640000
Duration 4
Frequency Annual
Eligible Applicant Country United States
Host Country United States
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Benefits For the RSG award in the Cancer Control and Prevention Research Program with a focus on health equity, the maximum award is for 4 years at up to $165,000 per year (direct costs), plus 20% allowable indirect costs. Additionally, large multilevel studies that address cancer health equity may propose up to a maximum of 5 years and $200,000 per year (direct costs), plus 20% allowable indirect costs.
Comments Research Scholar Grants support investigator-initiated projects across the cancer research continuum. Eligibility: Independent investigators in the first six years of an independent research career or faculty appointment are eligible to apply. Awards are for up to four years and for up to $200,000 per year (direct costs), plus 20% allowable indirect costs. ($800,000 total)
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Last Updated May 2020
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