The Katzen Cancer Research Center offers competitive funding opportunities to support innovative, collaborative cancer research that advances the GW Cancer Center’s mission and scientific priorities.
These internal awards are designed to generate high‑impact preliminary data, foster interdisciplinary partnerships, and position investigators for success in securing peer‑reviewed external funding.
Purpose of Katzen Funding
Katzen‑funded projects are intended to:
- Advance cancer research across the continuum, from discovery to population health
- Encourage collaboration among investigators from different disciplines and programs
- Support novel ideas with strong potential for external funding and long‑term impact
- Align with the GW Cancer Center’s scientific themes and strategic priorities
Eligibility
Katzen Cancer Research Center funding opportunities are generally open to members of the GW Cancer Center. Specific eligibility criteria, including principal investigator requirements and team composition, are detailed in each funding announcement.
Investigators who are not yet members of the GW Cancer Center and who are interested in applying for Katzen funding are encouraged to review the GW Cancer Center Faculty Membership Policy and submit a membership application prior to applying.
Calls for applications are released once each year. Please check back on this site regularly for updates on upcoming opportunities and application announcements.
