Research Funding and Grant Opportunities in Palliative Care

The American Cancer Society

The American Institute for Cancer Research

The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) has been a pioneer in supporting and encouraging research into the role of diet and nutrition in the prevention and treatment of cancer. AICR's efforts have funded hundreds of highly-respected research projects, stimulated exciting related research and attracted talented scientists to this promising field.

The American Society of Clinical Oncology

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is the world's leading professional organization representing physicians who treat people with cancer. ASCO's members set the standard for patient care worldwide and lead the way in carrying out clinical research aimed at improving the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. ASCO's efforts are also directed toward advocating for policies that provide access to high-quality care for all patients with cancer and at supporting the increased funding for clinical and translational research. This site includes links to funding offered by ASCO including Career Development grants, the ASCO Foundation, and various professional oncology associations and foundations.

The National Cancer Institute

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), one of eight agencies that compose the Public Health Service (PHS) in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The NCI, is the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research and training. The NCI coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients.

The National Institute on Aging

The National Institute on Aging (NIA), one of the 27 Institutes and Centers of National Institutes of Health, leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. Research programs supported by NIA, include studies on the mechanisms of aging, the processes of aging, aging and the nervous system, and aging in relation to health and disease. NIA supports four extramural research programs, including: Biology of Aging, Behavioral and Social Research, Neuroscience and Neuropsychology of Aging, and Geriatrics and Clinical Gerontology.

The National Palliative Care Research Center

The National Palliative Care Research Center is a national organization committed to stimulating, developing, and funding palliative care research directed at improving care for patients with serious illness and their families.

Population-based Palliative Care Research Network (PoPCRN), University of Colorado Health Sciences Center

PoPCRN is committed to enhancing the care of persons at the end of life and their families through the conduct and dissemination of high-quality research in palliative care settings. The network serves to facilitate structured and rigorous exploration of issues of importance to patients, families, caregivers, and providers in palliative care and hospice settings.

The Society of General Internal Medicine

The Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM) is an international organization of physicians and others who combine caring for patients with educating and/or doing research. Their mission is to improve patient care, education, and research in primary care and general internal medicine. This resource provides a current, centralized pool of information on grants and programs, and a portal to organizations offering financial support, including Career Development, Mentored Training and Mid-Career awards, private and foundation grant opportunities, and other funding sources.