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Damon Runyon-Rachleff Innovation Award

Damon Runyon-Rachleff Innovation Award

Backs research teams and institutions for Damon Runyon Rachleff Innovation Award in biotechnology, medical technology, and synthetic biology.

Between cyclesDamon Runyon Cancer Research FoundationUnited States

The Damon Runyon-Rachleff Innovation Award is a high-risk, high-reward cancer research funding program from the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation, explicitly designed for early-career faculty who have bold scientific ideas but lack the preliminary data required for conventional grant funding. The Foundation states directly that incremental research will not be funded under this program. Elig…

High-risk, high-reward cancer research ideas from early-career US faculty who lack sufficient preliminary data to pursue conventional funding channels.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24–48 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.damonrunyon.org