Our Impact
Learn MoreWith the help of the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute (CPRIT), advancements in cancer prevention and treatment are happening today, one discovery at a time.
Funding Cancer Prevention & Research to Help Texans Conquer Cancer
Oversight Committee
CPRIT will host its next Oversight Committee Meeting on August 19, 2026 at 8:30 AM in Room 2.035A at the Barbara Jordan State Office Building. The public is invited!
Our Programs
Learn MoreCPRIT advances its mission by awarding merit-based grants through three programs:
Program Priorities
Learn MoreSet by the CPRIT Oversight Committee, the Program Priorities guide the direction of the agency’s funding portfolio.
Academic Research
CPRIT funds groundbreaking studies at universities and research institutions across Texas making critical advances against cancer.
Prevention
Ten percent of CPRIT funds support the delivery of evidence-based cancer prevention interventions to underserved populations in Texas.
Product Development Research
CPRIT supports early-stage development of promising cancer treatments and technologies at Texas-based companies
News from CPRIT
More News and EventsThe latest in our efforts to help Texans Conquer Cancer