Apply for a CICRT Grant
The American Cancer Society (ACS) Center for Innovation in Cancer Research Training (CICRT) is committed to increasing the cancer workforce by providing training and support to high school and college students and post-baccalaureate individuals who want to learn more about cancer research.
Guidance and Information for Applicants
Potential institutional grantees need to fill out applications in ProposalCentral.
Applications become available on ProposalCentral about 3 months before the deadline.
Make sure to include contact information for yourself, the institution official, technology transfer officer, and the department head.
Have Questions About Grants or Applications?
At-a-Glance Table of All CICRT Programs
For institutions interested in applying for a grant: Follow the links to the program to learn more about it and eligibility for funding.
For students and graduates interested in paraticipating in an ACS CICRT Program: Follow the link to the institutions with the program, choose the school you're interested in, and follow their instructions for applying.
(RENEWALS ONLY)
For high school students who:
- Are rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors with an interest in any STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) discipline, public health, or health profession
- Will be at least 16 years old by the start of the program
Focus
- Teaching and modeling cancer research principles and challenges
- Exposure to the breadth of careers in cancer research
- Development of a broad, diverse professional network
Duration of Research Training
2-week summer experience with yearlong career development and networking activities
Where
Virtual
Answers About the Application Process & Funding
FAQs ACS CICRT High School Program
For Interested Student Applicants
Institutions with ACS-funded High School Programs
Questions
CancerResearchTraining@cancer.org
Application Deadlines
April 1* and October 15*
For undergraduate college students who are:
- Rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors
- Interested in any STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) discipline, public health, or health profession
Focus
- Hands-on cancer research experience
- Mentorship
Duration of Research Training
10-weeks in summer with year-long career development and networking activities
Where
34 universities across the United States
Answers About the Application Process & Funding
FAQs ACS CICRT Internship
For Interested Student Applicants
Institutions with ACS-Funded Internships
Questions
CancerResearchTraining@cancer.org
Application Deadlines
April 1* and October 15*
For individuals with a bachelor's degree who are:
- Aspiring for a doctoral degree in any STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) discipline, public health, or health profession.
Focus
- Individual plan for professional development and support services to prepare for a career in cancer research
- Mentored research with defined project/skill-building
- Travel to scientific meetings
- Support Services: Counseling, career services, group dynamics, test-taking skills
Duration of Research Training
2-year research experience
Where
30 institutions across the US
Answers About the Application Process & Funding
FAQs ACS Post-Baccalaureate Fellows Program
For Interested Graduate Applicants
Institutions with ACS-Funded PB Fellows Programs
Questions
CancerResearchTraining@cancer.org
Application Deadlines
April 1* and October 15*
Apply via ProposalCentral
* If the grant application deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, applications will be accepted the following business day.
