The WVU Cancer Institute is pleased to release the 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunities for the following awards for students nearing the end of their studies:
WVUCI Doctoral Research Award
The goal of this award is to support a highly productive graduate student for a 6-month semester in the completion of research for an approved cancer-focused dissertation proposal, with the option of extending the award for an additional 6-month semester to complete dissertation writing.
WVUCI Doctoral Dissertation Award
The goal of this award is to support the final 6-month semester of dissertation writing for a graduate student with a cancer-focused project who has met all the programmatic criteria for graduation except writing and defending their dissertation.
Timeline
- Monday, March 2 - Proposal Window Opens
- Both of these awards will open for proposals on Monday, March 2, and can be viewed here: https://wvucancer.piestar-rfx.com/opportunities.
- A Letter of Intent must be completed in the online application system, and only invited applicants will complete a full proposal.
- Monday, March 16 - The Letter of Intent is Due
Info Sessions
Two informational sessions will be offered via Zoom:
- Wednesday, March 4, at 12 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 11, at 12 p.m.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact Annie Prestrud, Grant Administrator for the Cancer Institute (ann.prestrud@hsc.wvu.edu).