Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Clinical Investigator Award RFA R-27.2-CIA 2027
TX-State-Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, Austin, TX·State
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- Reported Agency
- Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
- Contract Term
- 5 years
- Scope Location
- Austin, Texas
- Submission Address
- https://gmp.cprit.texas.gov
SUMMARY
The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) issues Request for Applications (RFA) R-27.2-CIA for the Clinical Investigator Award to provide protected time (33%-50% effort) for midcareer clinician-scientists in clinical cancer research, therapeutic intervention, early detection, and prevention. This award supports midcareer faculty at the Associate Professor level to augment clinical research capabilities, develop preliminary data, conduct investigator-initiated clinical trials, and mentor junior investigators. Applicants may request up to $1,500,000 in total costs for up to 5 years. Applications must be submitted via the new CPRIT Grants Management Platform (GMP) starting September 16, 2026, and due by November 18, 2026, at 5 PM central time.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Quality of the PI, Institutional commitment, career development, and mentorship plan, Relevance of PI's career and clinical trials plan, Research Environment
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Clinical investigator research plan, Mentorship plan for early-stage investigators, Clinical trials involving therapeutic intervention, Early detection, Prevention, Symptom control, Or behavioral interventions
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Abstract, Layperson's Summary, Specific Aims and Subaims, Timeline, Specific Aims Page, Research Plan, Vertebrate Animals/Human Subjects, Publications/References, Biographical Sketches, Current/Pending Support, Institutional/Collaborator Support, Budget Justification, Budget Tab, Personnel Level of Effort, ASO Attestation Form
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How do I respond to this RFI from TX-State-Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 18, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://gmp.cprit.texas.gov.
What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Quality of the PI, Institutional commitment, career development, and mentorship plan, Relevance of PI's career and clinical trials plan, Research Environment" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFI?
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This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Austin, Texas. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Clinical investigator research plan, Mentorship plan for early-stage investigators, Clinical trials involving therapeutic intervention, Early detection, Prevention, Symptom control, Or behavioral interventions. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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