Apply for SPORE in Endometrial Cancer Grants

SPORE programs are key to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Cancer Institute’s effort to promote collaborative, interdisciplinary translational cancer research.

The Route 66 Endometrial Cancer Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE) invites applications for the 2026-2027 cycle of Career Enhancement Program (CEP) and Developmental Research Program (DRP) awards. Investigators from Washington University, University of New Mexico, and University of Oklahoma are eligible to apply.

Award amounts are up to $35,000 for one year are available and applications are due by Friday, May 1, 2026 at 5pm CST. Requests up to $50,000 considered with a unique scope of work and strong justification. Awards may be renewed for a second year contingent on adequate progress, availability of funds, and strategic priorities.

• Route 66 SPORE in Endometrial Cancer Career Enhancement Program Awards (CEP) supports independent investigators in establishing translational research programs in endometrial cancer.
  • $35,000 for 1 year (requests up to $50,000 will be considered only with unique scope of work and strong budget justification)
  • View the full CEP RFA.
  • For questions, please contact Veronica Davé, PhD at [email protected].
  • Applications are due on May 1, 2026 by 5pm CST.
    
• Route 66 SPORE in Endometrial Cancer Developmental Research Program Awards (DRP) supports pilot projects investigating new treatment or prevention strategies or obtaining preliminary data in the field of endometrial cancer.
  • $35,000 for 1 year (requests up to $50,000 will be considered only with unique scope of work and strong budget justification)
  • View the full DRP RFA.
  • For questions, please contact Veronica Davé, PhD at [email protected].
  • Applications are due on May 1, 2025 by 5pm CST.