# CRI Clinical Innovator

**Funder:** Cancer Research Institute
**Budget:** $1M total
**Deadline:** 1 December 2026 (Protocol Concept Deadline)
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** 2-stage: Protocol Concept → full proposal
**Frequency:** Annual
**Official call:** https://www.cancerresearch.org/clinical-innovator
**Last verified:** 5 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Supports pioneering immunotherapy clinical trials designed and led by academic researchers; requires a clinical trial focus with patient involvement.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/cancer-research-institute-cri-clinical-innovator-2026-12) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.