Fund Your Research

Apply for Funding

Funding opportunities are announced through formal Requests for Applications (RFAs).

The U Foundation is self-funded for the initial phases of projects and poised to make an immediate and impactful difference in cancer research.

We are currently accepting applications for our first funding opportunity for innovative research projects that drive the understanding, prevention, and clinical care of all types of cancer.

Please see below for more details and how to apply. 

Current RFAs

Spring 2025

RFA Status: Open

Description: Supports innovative, high-risk, high-reward cancer research projects in their early stages. Open to investigators in Houston, TX. 
Award: Up to $50,000 over 1 year

RFA Release: January 11th, 2025
Application Receipt: January 11th, 2025 – March 14th, 2025
Application Review: March 14th, 2025 – May 1st, 2025
Award Notification: On or Around May 1st, 2025

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