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CPRIT Scholars — Recruitment of Established Investigators

Funds Texas universities to recruit established cancer researchers and build strong senior leadership labs.

Between cyclesCancer Prevention and Research Institute of TexasUnited StatesEligible in Texas

The CPRIT Scholars Recruitment of Established Investigators (REI) mechanism is a flagship program of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, the state agency authorized to award approximately $300 million per year in cancer research and prevention funding. The REI mechanism enables Texas universities and cancer research institutes to recruit senior faculty with distinguished researc

Funds Texas universities and cancer research institutes to recruit established senior cancer researchers, supporting salary, laboratory setup, and research costs up to $4M over five years for any cancer type.

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.60 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: 29 Jun 2026Source: cprit.texas.gov