Cancer Research Institute - Lloyd J. Old STAR Program
Event details
| Date | 15.01.2026 |
| Category | Call for proposal |
Aim: The CRI Lloyd J. Old STAR Program—Scientists TAking Risks—provides long-term funding to mid-career scientists, giving them the freedom and flexibility to pursue high-risk, high-reward research at the forefront of discovery and innovation in cancer immunotherapy. Rooted in CRI’s track record of identifying and supporting people who have had a major impact in immunotherapy, these grants are not tied to a specific research project, but rather support outstanding researchers based on the quality and promise of their overall work.
Duration: 5 years
Funding: $1.25 million
Eligibility: The applicant must have an M.D., Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D. (or equivalent). In addittion, applicants must belong to one of the following categories as of 1 July 2025:
How to Apply: The process for applying for a Lloyd J. Old STAR Program consists of two parts: An Application and an Invited Interview. For the first, step, applicants should fill in details and upload required materials via the online platform. Candidates will be notified in early March whether they have been invited for an interview. Interviews will be conducted virtually with members of CRI’s Scientific Advisory Council leadership.
Deadline: 15 January 2026
Further information
Duration: 5 years
Funding: $1.25 million
Eligibility: The applicant must have an M.D., Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D. (or equivalent). In addittion, applicants must belong to one of the following categories as of 1 July 2025:
- Tenure-track assistant professor with a minimum of 3 years in this position (appointed on or before 1 July 2023), or
- Tenure-track associate professor with a maximum of 3 years in this position (appointed on or after 1 July 2023)
How to Apply: The process for applying for a Lloyd J. Old STAR Program consists of two parts: An Application and an Invited Interview. For the first, step, applicants should fill in details and upload required materials via the online platform. Candidates will be notified in early March whether they have been invited for an interview. Interviews will be conducted virtually with members of CRI’s Scientific Advisory Council leadership.
Deadline: 15 January 2026
Further information
- More information about the program is available here; FAQ here.
- Applications portal can be found here
- For any other questions, please contact the Research Office
Practical information
- General public
- Free