Apply for a CICRT Grant

The ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï (ACS) Center for Innovation in Cancer Research Training (CICRT) is committed to?increasing the cancer workforce by providing training and support?to high school and college students and post-baccalaureate individuals who want to learn more about cancer research.?

Guidance and Information for Applicants

Potential institutional grantees need to fill out applications in??.

Applications become available on ProposalCentral about 3 months before the deadline.

Make sure to include contact information for yourself, the institution official, technology transfer officer, and the department head.

CICRT Grant Policies

Applicant and institution eligibility requirements, application cycle timelines, institutional responsibilities, and grant governance for awardees.
CICRT Grant Instructions

Guidance for completing and submitting applications in ProposalCentral, including required application sections and mechanism-specific instructions.

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At-a-Glance Table of All CICRT Programs

For institutions interested in applying for a grant: Follow the links to the program to learn more about it and eligibility for funding.

For students and graduates interested in paraticipating in an ACS CICRT Program:?Follow the link to the institutions with the program, choose the school you're interested in, and follow their instructions for applying.

ACS CICRT High School Program

(RENEWALS ONLY)

For high school students who:

  • Are rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors with an interest in any STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) discipline, public health, or health profession

  • Will be at least 16 years old by the start of the program

Focus

  • Teaching and modeling cancer research principles and challenges
  • Exposure to the breadth of careers in cancer research
  • Development of a broad, diverse professional network

Duration of Research Training
2-week summer experience with yearlong career development and networking activities

Where
Virtual

Answers About the Application Process & Funding
FAQs ACS CICRT High School Program

For Interested Student Applicants?
Institutions with ACS-funded High School Programs

Questions
CancerResearchTraining@cancer.org

Application Deadlines
April 1* and October 15*

ACS CICRT Internships Program

For undergraduate college students who are:

  • Rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors?
  • Interested in any STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) discipline, public health, or health profession

Focus

  • Hands-on cancer research experience
  • Mentorship

Duration of Research Training
10-weeks in summer with year-long career development and networking activities

Where
34 universities across the United States

Answers About the Application Process & Funding
FAQs ACS CICRT Internship

For Interested Student Applicants
Institutions with ACS-Funded Internships

Questions
CancerResearchTraining@cancer.org

Application Deadlines
April 1* and October 15*

ACS CICRT Post-Baccalaureate (PB) Fellows Program

For individuals with a bachelor's degree who are:

  • Aspiring for a doctoral degree in any STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) discipline, public health, or health profession.

Focus

  • Individual?plan for professional development and support services to prepare for a career in cancer research
  • Mentored research with defined project/skill-building
  • Travel to scientific meetings
  • Support Services: Counseling, career services, group dynamics, test-taking skills

Duration of Research Training
2-year research experience

Where
30 institutions across the US

Answers About the Application Process & Funding
FAQs ACS Post-Baccalaureate Fellows Program?

For Interested Graduate Applicants
Institutions with ACS-Funded PB Fellows Programs

Questions
CancerResearchTraining@cancer.org

Application Deadlines
April 1* and October 15*

* If the grant application deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, applications will be accepted the following business day.