Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas - Recruitment of First-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty Members - RFA R-27.1-RFT (2026)
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas | State of TexasState · Austin, TX- Due
- Jun 21, 2027
- 226 days left
- Posted
- Jun 23, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
The 30-second brief
The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) issues Request for Applications RFA R-27.1-RFT for the recruitment of first-time, tenure-track faculty members at the assistant professor level. The award mechanism provides start-up funding of up to $2,000,000 over a 5-year period to attract promising investigators pursuing cancer research and prevention, basic, translational, population-based, or clinical research in Texas. Applications must be submitted via the CPRIT Application Receipt System (CARS). Review cycles occur continuously with deadlines on the 20th of specified months through June 21, 2027. Recruiting institutions must commit financial support equaling or exceeding 50% of the proposed CPRIT award.
Summary of Nomination, Layperson's Summary, Summary of Specific Aims and Subaims, Specific Aims and Subaims, Institutional Commitment, Letter of Support from Department Chair, Curriculum Vitae, Research, Publications/References, Research Collaboration/Synergy Plan, Publications, Timeline, Current and Pending Support, Letters of Recommendation, Research Environment, Descriptive Biography
Quality of the PI, Scientific Merit of Proposed Research, Relevance of PI's Research, Letters of Recommendation, Research Environment
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Summary
The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) issues Request for Applications RFA R-27.1-RFT for the recruitment of first-time, tenure-track faculty members at the assistant professor level.
The award mechanism provides start-up funding of up to $2,000,000 over a 5-year period to attract promising investigators pursuing cancer research and prevention, basic, translational, population-based, or clinical research in Texas. Applications must be submitted via the CPRIT Application Receipt System (CARS). Review cycles occur continuously with deadlines on the 20th of specified months through June 21, 2027. Recruiting institutions must commit financial support equaling or exceeding 50% of the proposed CPRIT award.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Quality of the PI
- Scientific Merit of Proposed Research
- Relevance of PI's Research
- Letters of Recommendation
- Research Environment
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
16- Summary of Nomination
- Layperson's Summary
- Summary of Specific Aims and Subaims
- Specific Aims and Subaims
- Institutional Commitment
- Letter of Support from Department Chair
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research
- Publications/References
- Research Collaboration/Synergy Plan
- Publications
- Timeline
- Current and Pending Support
- Letters of Recommendation
- Research Environment
- Descriptive Biography
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Institutional commitment letter
- Signed statement on recruiting institution commitment
- Current and pending support document
- Submit to
- https://CPRITGrants.org
- Scope location
- Austin, TX
- Reported agency
- Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas | State of Texas?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is June 21, 2027. 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://CPRITGrants.org.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas | State of Texas in TX, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Summary of Nomination, Layperson's Summary, Summary of Specific Aims and Subaims, Specific Aims and Subaims, Institutional Commitment, Letter of Support from Department Chair, Curriculum Vitae, Research, Publications/References, Research Collaboration/Synergy Plan, Publications, Timeline, Current an. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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, Scientific Merit of Proposed Research, Relevance of PI's Research, Letters of Recommendation, 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.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of June 21, 2027, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Institutional commitment letter, Signed statement on recruiting institution commitment, Current and pending support document. Review the full document from Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas | State of Texas for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Austin, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.