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CPRIT Scholars — Recruitment of Rising Stars

Funds Texas universities attracting mid-career cancer talent and strengthening high-quality oncology groups.

Between cyclesCancer Prevention and Research Institute of TexasUnited StatesEligible in Texas

The CPRIT Scholars Recruitment of Rising Stars (RRS) mechanism is administered by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas to help Texas universities and cancer research institutes recruit mid-career cancer researchers who have demonstrated strong potential but have not yet reached the senior faculty level targeted by the Established Investigators mechanism. Since the CPRIT Scholars p

Recruitment of mid-career cancer researchers (Rising Stars) to Texas universities through institutional grants up to $3 million over five years.

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