Internal Funding Opportunities

The Purdue Institute for Cancer Research invests in the success of its members and trainees by offering a diverse portfolio of funding opportunities. From pilot grants and collaborative project support to scholarships and assistantships for students and postdocs, these programs are designed to fuel innovative research, advance scientific careers and strengthen cancer discovery across disciplines.

For faculty
For students

EMPOWERING INVESTIGATORS

Faculty research and project funding

These grants and awards help faculty and collaborators launch new projects, generate preliminary data and accelerate scientific discovery.

Robbers New Investigator Award

Provides early funding to launch the cancer research careers of promising junior faculty.

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Shared Resource Projects

Supports cancer-relevant research that uses PICR’s advanced shared resource facilities.

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Pilot Grant Awards

Funds innovative, cancer-focused projects—especially from collaborative, cross-disciplinary teams.

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Tyler Trent Pediatric Cancer Pilot Grant

Invests in pediatric cancer research, with priority for osteosarcoma projects and collaborative teams.

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DDMS Program Special Projects

Supports collaborative projects in drug delivery and molecular sensing with high translational potential.

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CIS Program Special Projects

Funds innovative, cancer-relevant projects in cell identity and signaling with collaborative potential.

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TSD Program Special Projects

Advances cancer drug development through cross-disciplinary TSD program collaborations.

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMERGING CANCER RESEARCHERS

Student and trainee funding

The Purdue Institute for Cancer Research invests in the next generation of scientific leaders through funding opportunities for students and trainees. These awards support hands-on research, travel to conferences, and career development experiences that build skills and advance cancer-focused training.