# CRI Technology Impact Award

**Funder:** Cancer Research Institute
**Budget:** $600,000
**Deadline:** 16 November 2026 (LOI: 16 November 2026 (15 November falls on Sunday); invited full proposal: 1 March 2027. Both 23:59 Eastern Time.)
**Duration:** 2-4 years
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** 2-stage: LOI → full proposal
**TRL:** 1-3
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2026-11
**Official call:** https://www.cancerresearch.org/technology-impact-award
**Last updated:** 13 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

New cancer-immunotherapy technologies at the pre-development concept stage. Routine application or refinement of existing technologies is generally non-responsive; clinical trials are excluded. Applicants need a tenure-track position at a nonprofit institution; co-PIs may apply.

## Summary

CRI Technology Impact provides up to $600,000 over two to four years for new technology concepts, not continuation of existing tools.

## Who should apply

- Technology developers and clinical cancer immunologists with eligible appointments.

## Key dates

- LOI: 16 November 2026; invited full proposal: 1 March 2027, both 23:59 Eastern Time.

## Tips for applicants

- The nominal 15 November date is Sunday; CRI accepts the following Monday. Indirect costs up to 10% are additional.

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