LCRF Leading Edge Research Grant Program 2026

📝 About the Program

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.

💰 Benefits

• The 2026 LCRF Leading Edge Research Grant Program will provide $150,000 over a period of two years for selected projects.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

LCRF focuses on supporting the next generation of leadership in oncology research. Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:

Eligible Applicants

• Affiliation: Must be primarily affiliated with a non-profit academic or research institution.
• Career Stage: Open to post-doctoral researchers, clinical fellows, and early-to-mid-career investigators.

Ineligibility Criteria

• Senior investigators with more than 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.

Additional Requirements

• Experience Limit: Less than seven years since the initial faculty appointment.
• Geography: Open to both US-based and international researchers, regardless of citizenship.

📅 Application Date and 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.

📌 Application Deadline

March 10, 2026

🔗 Application Portal

• View details of the program here.
• Apply for the program via Proposal Central.

This opportunity is ideal for researchers aiming to make groundbreaking contributions to lung cancer research. Don't miss the chance to apply!

• The 2026 LCRF Leading Edge Research Grant Program will provide $150,000 over a period of two years for projects.