The Concern Foundation is a US-based non-profit organisation which funds scientific research into biomedical aspects of cancer.

Funding is available through the Foundation’s biennial Conquer Cancer Now Award scheme to early career cancer researchers focusing on cancer genetics, cancer biology and cancer immunology. This scheme will not fund clinical trials, cancer epidemiology, or behavioural studies.

Eligible applicants are independent investigators who are at the start of their scientific career (ie junior faculty) and are at the level of assistant professor (or equivalent). Applications are accepted from institutions in the United States and elsewhere; US citizenship is not a requirement.

Priority will be given to proposals from investigators who are well-regarded by their institution and have yet to obtain significant outside funding for their work.

The total grant amount is $100,000 per year for a maximum of two years.

Funding may only be used for salaries and supplies/reagents/services directly related to the funded research. Equipment, overheads and travel are not eligible expenditures.

The application process consists of two steps: Letter of Intent (LOI) and, for invited applicants only, a Full Proposal stage.

Letters of Intent to the 2026-2028 grant cycle must be submitted by 25 July 2025.

Full proposals must be submitted by a deadline initially scheduled for early November 2025. Successful awards are scheduled to be announced in May 2026 and will commence in July 2026.