Mission Boost Grants (MBG)

From American Cancer Society

The mission of the American Cancer Society is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, aiming to ensure everyone has the opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.

Type of Support

Overview

Mission Boost Grants (MBG) by the American Cancer Society aim to propel the translation of cancer research into human testing by providing additional resources. These grants target current and past ACS grantees for projects that are innovative and have a high risk/high reward profile. The program offers two stages of funding:

Stage I focuses on developing clear, outcome-specific milestones to minimize the risks associated with new drugs, devices, or procedures in patients. Eligible applicants must work at a U.S. academic institution or nonprofit, hold an independent, full-time faculty appointment, and have had or currently hold specific ACS grants.
Stage II is designed for testing in cancer patients and is available to those who have held a Stage I Mission Boost Grant and completed its milestones. Funding supports innovative projects with the potential to significantly impact cancer treatment or understanding.