Application Information

The Prevent Cancer Foundation supports research that demonstrates potential for impact on cancer prevention. The Foundation defines cancer prevention as the “reduction of cancer incidence through research, education and early detection.”

Spring 2012 Cycle

A spring 2012 research grant and fellowship cycle will not be held. The Foundation intends to hold a fall 2012 cycle. Check this page for updates in the summer.

Proposal Requirements

• A fellowship or grant proposal must be relevant to the prevention of cancer.
• Applications must be completed and submitted online, plus one signed original hard copy of the application and other required materials sent by regular mail to the Foundation office.
• Applications will not be accepted from nor will funds be awarded to individuals (principal investigators or fellows) who accept direct funding from the tobacco industry.
• Researchers need not be United States citizens. However, research must be conducted primarily in the U.S.

How to Apply

To apply for an available grant or fellowship opportunity:

Visit proposalCENTRAL

To access the Foundation’s live application forms and instructions, use the drop-down list to select “Prevent Cancer Foundation” and click on the “Filter List by GrantMaker” button.

Questions

Questions may be directed to the Programs Division at Kristina.Hunken@preventcancer.org.