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OPEN  2026 Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Research Recovery Grant

Amount: Up to $125,000 | Duration: One year
This grant is designed to provide bridge funding for pancreatic cancer projects during the current uncertainties and disruptions in U.S. federal research funding. This award is available to Principal Investigators on a federal award that has demonstrated exceptional merit through national scientific peer review but has recently experienced unanticipated termination or has not received anticipated funding because of federal agency delays.
Application deadline: January 9, 2026, at midnight Eastern Standard Time

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CLOSED  2025 Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Fellowship, funded by the Francois Wallace Monahan Fund

Amount: $175,000 | Duration: Two years
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Fellowship, funded by the Francois Wallace Monahan Fund, is designed to help advance developing pancreatic cancer research. This Fellowship is available to a graduate student, postdoctoral fellow or medical resident who is of French nationality and is on a project team of a PanCAN grant recipient.
Application deadline: Closed


Building a Community for Progress

In addition to receiving financial support for their research, grantees participate in PanCAN’s Community for Progress. Our mentorship program connects grantees with leading scientists in the field. Ongoing career support activities offer opportunities for education and professional development to help keep our community of researchers committed and involved.

For more information, please email grants@pancan.org.