Apply for Funding
CPRIT offers several funding opportunities for promising cancer research, product development, and prevention programs. All funding opportunities are announced through formal Requests for Applications (RFAs) and applications must be submitted through the online application receipt system.
Learn more about the grants process.
NOTICE: CPRIT will transition to a new grant management platform (GMP) during FY27. The new CPRIT GMP is a comprehensive online platform to apply for, manage, and report on CPRIT-funded grants. CPRIT will release new GMP modules in phases.
Learn more and view the expected timeline by reading the GMP Frequently Asked Questions page.
Recruitment of Established Investigators (REI)
| Program | Academic Research |
| RFA Status | Open |
| Description |
Recruits outstanding senior research faculty with distinguished professional careers and established cancer research programs to academic institutions in Texas. Award: Up to $4 million over a 5-year period |
| Review Cycle | Fiscal Year 2027 - Cycle 1 |
| RFA Release | June 23, 2026 |
| Application Receipt | June 23, 2026 - June 21, 2027 |
| Application Review | September 2026 - July 2027 |
| Award Notification | Continuous |
Recruitment of First-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty Members (RFT)
| Program | Academic Research |
| RFA Status | Open |
| Description |
Supports very promising emerging investigators, pursuing their first faculty appointment in Texas, who have the potential to make outstanding contributions to the field of cancer research. Award: Up to $2 million over a 5-year period |
| Review Cycle | Fiscal Year 2027 - Cycle 1 |
| RFA Release | June 23, 2026 |
| Application Receipt | June 23, 2026 - June 21, 2027 |
| Application Review | September 2026 - July 2027 |
| Award Notification | Continuous |
Recruitment of Rising Stars (RRS)
| Program | Academic Research |
| RFA Status | Open |
| Description |
Recruits outstanding mid-stage investigators to Texas, who have demonstrated the promise for continued and enhanced contributions to the field of cancer research. Award: Up to $3 million over a 5-year period |
| Review Cycle | Fiscal Year 2027 - Cycle 1 |
| RFA Release | June 23, 2026 |
| Application Receipt | June 23, 2026 - June 21, 2027 |
| Application Review | September 2026 - July 2027 |
| Award Notification | Continuous |