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CPRIT Scholars — Recruitment of First-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty

Funds Texas universities to hire first-time tenure-track cancer researchers and grow research portfolios.

Between cyclesCancer Prevention and Research Institute of TexasUnited StatesEligible in Texas
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The CPRIT Scholars Recruitment of First-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty (RFT) mechanism is the highest-volume program within CPRIT's academic research recruitment portfolio. Administered by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, the RFT mechanism enables Texas universities and cancer research institutes to recruit investigators who are accepting their first tenure-track faculty appointm…

What this grant funds

Recruitment of first-time, tenure-track cancer research faculty to Texas institutions, funded at up to $2 million over five years per investigator.

Key facts
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