The Leukaemia Research Foundation has opened applications for its New Investigator Grant Programme, which supports promising early-career scientists conducting impactful leukaemia research.
The programme aims to accelerate discoveries that improve understanding, treatment and outcomes for people living with leukaemia. It prioritises investigator-led research by scientists who are building or strengthening independent laboratories and encourages innovative ideas that can develop into sustained scientific contributions.
The programme’s flexible eligibility criteria recognise career interruptions such as illness or family responsibilities, helping to ensure fair access for a diverse range of applicants.
Funding details
Successful applicants may request up to $150,000 USD, awarded over two years to cover eligible research-related costs.
The grant does not support principal investigator salaries or capital equipment exceeding $7,500 USD but allows limited research travel of up to $3,000 USD.
Award recipients benefit from increased funding visibility, participation in a competitive research network and the opportunity to generate data and findings that can strengthen future large-scale grant applications.
Who can apply
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Hold an independent faculty-level position at a non-profit academic institution.
- Be within seven years of their first faculty appointment, with extensions permitted for family, health or military interruptions.
- Maintain independent laboratory space and supervise research personnel.
- Have full control over research funds and project direction.
- Not hold active external grants of $175,000 USD or more per year, excluding K08, R00 and R99 awards.
- Not be fellows, NIH R01 recipients or previous Leukaemia Research Foundation grant recipients.
Application process
Interested researchers must submit a Letter of Intent by February 6, 2026, through Proposal Central. Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal, with a deadline of April 13, 2026. Final award decisions will be announced by June 30, 2026, following review by the Foundation’s Medical Advisory Board.
How to apply
Interested applicants should apply via the Leukaemia Research Foundation website.
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