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.

Recruitment of Established Investigators (REI)

Instructions for Applicants

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 $6 million over a period of five years.

Review Cycle Fiscal Year 2025 - Cycle 1
RFA Release June 21, 2024
Application Receipt June 21, 2024 - June 20, 2025
Application Review September 2024 - July 2025
Award Notification Continuous

Recruitment of Rising Stars (RRS)

Instructions for Applicants

Program Academic Research
RFA Status Open
Description

Recruits outstanding mid-level investigators to Texas, who have developed a track-record as an independent investigator and demonstrated the promise for continued and enhanced contributions to the field of cancer research.

Award: Up to $4 million over a period of five years.

Review Cycle Fiscal Year 2025 - Cycle 1
RFA Release June 21, 2024
Application Receipt June 21, 2024 - June 20, 2025
Application Review September 2024 - July 2025
Award Notification Continuous

Recruitment of First-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty Members (RFT)

Instructions for Applicants

Program Academic Research
RFA Status Open
Description

Supports very promising emerging investigators, pursuing their first faculty appointment in Texas, who have the ability to make outstanding contributions to the field of cancer research.

Award: Up to $2 million up to a period of five years.

Review Cycle Fiscal Year 2025 - Cycle 1
RFA Release June 21, 2024
Application Receipt June 21, 2024 - June 20, 2025
Application Review September 2024 - July 2025
Award Notification Continuous