Research Scholar Grants

Research Scholar Grants (RSG) provide support for independent, self-directed researchers and clinician scientists, who are investigators licensed to provide patient care and trained to conduct research.

Applicants' institutions must provide space and other resources customary for independent investigators.

Grant proposals are investigator-initiated and may pursue questions across the cancer research continuum, as long as they fit within an American Cancer Society (ACS)

These grants typically contribute to the cost of salaries, consumable supplies, and other miscellaneous items required in the research.

GRANT TERM AND BUDGET:

Most awards are for up to 4 years with up to $165,000 a year for direct costs, plus 20% allowable indirect costs. For large, multilevel studies on Cancer Health Equity, applicants may propose up to 5 years with up to $200,000 a year for direct costs, plus 20% allowable indirect costs.

Focus A: Any American Cancer Society priority research area You ARE eligible to submit a proposal if you:

• Work at a US academic institution or eligible non-profit
• Were first appointed as independent, full-time faculty LESS than 10 years ago*
• Are the PI on NO MORE than 1 R01 or R01-equivalent grant at the time of application

Focus B: Achieving Cancer Health Equity OR Health Policy/Health Services Research (in the Cancer Control and Prevention Research Program) You ARE eligible to submit a proposal if you:

• Work at a US academic institution or eligible non-profit
• Are at any stage of your faculty career
• Have any amount of funding