Cancer Research Institute
Clinic and Laboratory Integration Program (CLIP)
23:59 Eastern Time; Invited full proposals due 1 March 2027
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The Clinic and Laboratory Integration Program (CLIP) from the Cancer Research Institute funds translational cancer immunology research that bridges laboratory discovery and clinical application, with up to $300,000 over two years and a possible two-year renewal. Open to tenure-track assistant professors and above at non-profit medical schools and research centers worldwide, the programme accepts researchers of any nationality. A chordoma-focused track is available through co-funding with the Chordoma Foundation.
Details
| Funder | Cancer Research Institute |
| Budget | Up to $1,000,000 over 3 years |
| Deadline | 1 December 2026 |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Consortium | Required — multi-investigator team with Lead PI and Co-Investigators from complementary institutions |
| Application | 2-stage: Letter of Intent → invited full proposal |
| Frequency | Annual |
Eligibility & scope
Supports team-based translational cancer immunology research bridging lab discovery and clinical application, focused on immune prevention/interception of primary cancer and recurrence. Candidates must hold tenure-track assistant professor or higher; not for-profit institutions excluded; clinical trials not funded.
Who Should Apply
- •Tenure-track assistant professors or higher rank
- •Researchers at non-profit medical schools and research centers (US or international)
- •Translational cancer immunology projects with clinical translation potential
- •Chordoma researchers (dedicated track co-funded by Chordoma Foundation)
- •Any nationality; no citizenship restrictions
Key Dates
- •Letter of Intent deadline: 1 December 2026
- •Invited full proposal due: 12 March 2027
- •Two-year project duration with possible two-year renewal
Tips for Applicants
- ✓LOI is gate-keeping, be precise on the clinical relevance and patient population; vague immunology alone will not score.
- ✓The full proposal stage is rigorous; if invited, front-load preliminary data bridging bench and bedside, not one or the other.
- ✓If your work touches chordoma, flag it and consider leveraging the Chordoma Foundation co-funding track for stronger alignment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does CLIP fund?
Up to $300,000 over two years, plus up to 10% indirect costs; projects may be renewed for an additional $300,000 over two years.
Who is eligible for CLIP?
Tenure-track assistant professors and above at non-profit medical schools and research centers worldwide, with no citizenship restrictions.
What research does CLIP fund?
Translational cancer immunology research that bridges laboratory discovery and clinical application.
Is CLIP a two-stage application?
Yes: a Letter of Intent due 1 December 2026, followed by invited full proposals due 12 March 2027 for selected applicants.
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