The ASPIRE Awards fund innovative cancer research projects that address high-impact problems with limited preliminary data. Support spans basic research, therapeutic discovery, translational science, innovative technologies, and clinical research. Awards provide up to $250,000 for 12 months or less, $500,000 for clinical studies up to 24 months, and up to $750,000 for 36 months or less, with indirect costs capped at 10%. Projects must demonstrate realistic budgets and timelines and may be solicited or invited.
Open to independent researchers worldwide. Supports collaborations. Applications may be solicited or by invitation. Principal investigators must hold independent research positions at their institutions.
