Leukemia Research Foundation – Grant Programs 2026

The Leukemia Research Foundation funds groundbreaking research across all types of leukemia through grants to individual investigators, as well as collaborative initiatives with complementary research organizations.

New Investigator Research Grant Program

This program supports early-career investigators of exceptional creativity who propose highly innovative research projects with the potential to impact broad, essential areas of leukemia research. For the program to support the best and brightest minds, applications are sought from investigators who reflect the full diversity of the research workforce and represent diverse backgrounds, institutions and geographic locations. Grants up to USD 150.000 are awarded over a two-year period to new investigators — researchers within seven years of their first independent faculty-level position.

Collaborative Initiatives

Research breakthroughs do not happen in silos – collaboration is critical to finding an ultimate cure for leukemia. In addition to supporting research through our grant program, the Leukemia Research Foundation collaborates with complementary research organizations that share our vision of a world without leukemia.

Drug Repurposing Clinical Trial (Cures Within Reach)

The Foundation is collaborating with Cures Within Reach to fund a USD 75.000 Drug Repurposing Clinical Trial: Adding Metal Detoxification Drugs to Improve Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia Outcomes.

Deadline LOI: February 6 2026

Deadline full application: April 13 2026