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    We can change the trajectory of colorectal cancer together. 

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    Seeking collaborative researchers

    Project Cure CRC is a multi-faceted effort combining innovative research and cutting-edge venture philanthropy. Ending colorectal cancer will take all of us, in collaboration, driving urgently toward cures.

    Direct funding

    Project Cure CRC’s fund for breakthoughs supports science from a wide variety of researchers. 

    Early-Career Investigator Award

    Supports early-career faculty with innovative ideas in CRC research, providing up to $200,000 over two years for original preclinical, translational, or early clinical projects.

    Senior Investigator Award

    Funds transformative research to advance CRC therapies, offering up to $2,000,000 over two years for senior investigators proposing localized or metastatic CRC projects.

    Pilot Award

    Encourages high-risk, high-reward CRC research with clear hypotheses, providing up to $200,000 over two years to establish proof-of-concept.

    Team Science Award

    Supports collaborative, multidisciplinary CRC research teams with up to $4,000,000 over two years to drive curative science and innovation.

    Opportunistic Award

    Provides up to $500,000 for small startup companies (with one or less rounds of funding) conducting novel CRC research over one year to advance curative science.

    Strategic Award

    Funds Phase II/III clinical trials by small biotech/pharma companies, offering up to $5,000,000 per year to address unmet clinical needs.

    Innovators wanted

    Project Cure CRC prioritizes high-risk/high-reward proposals that fast-track research toward curative solutions, with a strong preference for collaborative and public-private partnerships.

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