What kinds of research does Cancer Research Institute Inc fund most often?
Its active programs center on cancer immunotherapy, with support for clinical trials, translational research, immunology, bioinformatics, and shared data infrastructure. The portfolio includes the Clinical Accelerator / Venture Philanthropy Fund, postdoctoral fellowships, technology awards, and clinical innovation grants.
Does Cancer Research Institute Inc accept unsolicited applications?
Yes, several active programs do. The CRI Immuno-Informatics Postdoctoral Fellowship, CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship, CRI Technology Impact Award, CRI Lloyd J. Old STAR Program, CRI Clinical Innovator, CLIP, and CRI IGNITE Award all accept unsolicited applications.
What is the typical grant size?
Typical awards cluster around $243,000, with p25 at $175,500 and p75 at $543,000. The recent grants list also includes awards at $1,000,000, $1,250,000, and $9,002,197, showing that the foundation funds both mid-sized project grants and much larger institutional awards.
Are the grants mostly in one place?
The giving is national, and 100% of the recipient distribution is in the United States. New York receives the largest share of grants by count at 19%, followed by a spread of recipients in California, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and other states.
Does the foundation fund people directly or only institutions?
It does not fund individuals. The grant list is made up of research awards to universities, medical schools, cancer centers, and research organizations, alongside fellowship programs for early-career scientists.
