Cancer Research Institute (CRI)
CRI Lloyd J. Old STAR Program
January 15 annually (Jan 15, 2026 deadline has passed; next cycle expected January 2027). Applications accepted until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on deadline date.
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Details
| Funder | Cancer Research Institute (CRI) |
| Budget | $1.25M over 5 years |
| Duration | 5 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | 2-stage: application → invited virtual interview (Spring 2026, date TBD) |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Next round | 2027-01 |
Eligibility & scope
For mid-career tenure-track scientists (assistant professors ≥3 years or associate professors ≤3 years in role) with MD, PhD, or MD/PhD. Minimum 80% research time commitment required. Research may be conducted at medical schools or research centers in the US or abroad; for-profit institutions are not eligible. No citizenship restrictions. Focuses on high-risk, high-reward cancer immunotherapy research.
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