At a glance
CPRIT Individual Investigator Research Awards (IIRA) is a Texas state competitive grant from Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) providing $600,000 to $1,200,000 for investigator-initiated cancer research at texas institutions. Eligible applicants are faculty-level investigators at texas academic institutions, medical centers and research nonprofits. The application deadline is June 4, 2026. Apply via www.cprit.texas.gov.
- Amount
- $600K–$1.2M
- Deadline
- Jun 4, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Expired
About this program
IIRA grants support hypothesis-driven cancer research projects over four years at Texas academic and nonprofit research institutions, spanning basic mechanisms through population science. Clinical-translational variants (IIRACT) allow larger budgets for trials.
Who can apply
Faculty-level investigators at Texas academic institutions, medical centers and research nonprofits. The funded work must be performed in Texas.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas online portal. Register your organization, complete the online application form, and upload a project narrative, budget and supporting documentation before the deadline. Late or incomplete submissions are not reviewed.
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