Funding Opportunities

The research development team curates several lists of funding opportunities and conducts exclusive, internal competitions to fund our members. Sign up for our weekly funding newsletter below to stay up-to-date on the latest in the research funding opportunities.

Funding Opportunities Newsletter

A weekly email newsletter of the latest in cancer-related funding opportunities


Currently Available Funding Opportunities

Funding Opportunites

Upcoming Deadlines


Lists of Funding Opportunities

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Internal Funding

Internal funding opportunities from our Cancer Institute are designed to support the work of our researchers and their collaborators. Visit each page for more information about the currently available funding opportunities.

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National Cancer Institute

The National Cancer Institute coordinates the United States National Cancer Program and is part of the National Institutes of Health, which is one of 11 agencies that are part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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National Institutes of Health

The National Institutes of Health, commonly referred to as NIH, is the primary agency of the U.S. government responsible for biomedical and public health research. It was founded in the late 1880s and is now part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.


Targeted Funding

Internal and External funding

Limited

Only eligible applicants can apply for these limited funding opportunities.

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EXTERNAL FUNDING

State Government, Private Foundations, and Other Agencies

Florida Breast Cancer Foundation, American Cancer Society, Ocala Royal Dames and others

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EXTERNAL FUNDING

Fellowship and Training Opportunities

Fellowships, Pre- and Postdoctoral awards and training opportunities

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External Funding

Community, Population, Outreach and Prevention

This grant list is focused on community-based research, patient care, public health and the discovery of health disparities across groups, as well as development of prevention and control methods.

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External Funding

Scientific Innovation and Advancement

This grant list is focused on laboratory-based research. This includes grants for genetics and genomics, bioinformatics, drug development, therapeutics and translational research.

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External Funding

Development Opportunities for Early-Stage Investigators

Early career support grants, startup funding and other Mentored Career Awards

Two researchers in white lab coats work in a bright laboratory. The researcher on the left holds a small vial, while Rachel Newsome, Ph.D., on the right, wearing blue gloves, observes closely. Surrounding them are shiny metal instruments, clear test tubes, and a centrifuge on a clean countertop.

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact researchdevelopment@cancer.ufl.edu for assistance in finding additional funding opportunities or to request a custom list designed to fit your research needs.

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