How to Apply
The CRCC is a systemwide, faculty-directed cancer research program that provides grants for topics in any discipline that address any aspect of cancer, including its origins, prevention and cure. CRCC funds support meritorious research spanning all areas from basic research to applied clinical and community-based research in any field relevant to cancer.
For the 2026-27 competition, the CRCC will offer two award opportunities:
- FACULTY SEED GRANTS - New Assistant Professor applications (NAP) and Regular applications (REG)
- CRCC FELLOWSHIPS - New Opportunity
FACULTY SEED GRANTS
Faculty Seed Grants are offered via two award categories: New Assistant Professor applications (NAP) and Regular applications (REG). Eligibility criteria and application information are detailed in the Request for Proposals (RFP) below.
Key Dates
- Required Letters of Intent (LOIs) are due Thursday, January 22, 2026 by 12:00 Noon PT
- LOIs and applications must be submitted using SmartSimple
- The next award term is October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027
- Recommended applicant webinars will be held on Monday, December 15, 2025 and Tuesday, January 6, 2026 (please see below for more information)
Request for Proposals
Applications must be submitted in compliance with the RFP and application instructions below:
Recommended Applicant WebinarS
Attending the webinar is highly recommended, especially if you are a first-time applicant and/or new to SmartSimple.
- Register here for the webinar on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 11:00 am PT
- Register here for the webinar on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 1:30 pm PT
CRCC Fellowships
CRCC Fellowships support meritorious mentored research spanning all areas from basic research to applied clinical and community-based research in any field relevant to cancer.
Eligible PIs must be trainees conducting mentored research at one of the 10 UC campuses:
- Predoctoral students with an anticipated graduation date of 12-18 months from award start date;
- Scholars with doctoral degrees who are within the first 3 years of their appointment at award start date.
Key Dates
- Required Letters of Intent (LOIs) are due Thursday, January 22, 2026 by 12:00 Noon PT
- LOIs and applications must be submitted using SmartSimple
- Award Term is September 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027 for one-year awards, and September 1, 2026 through July 31, 2028 for two-year awards
Request for Proposals
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Questions?
For additional program information or guidance, please contact UCRI@ucop.edu.