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CPRIT bolsters cancer research by providing financial support to attract world-class scientists to Texas universities and cancer research institutes. This gives Texas a competitive edge in recruiting the world’s researchers—advancing cancer research efforts and promoting economic development in the State of Texas. These outstanding scientists greatly enhance programs of scientific excellence and position Texas as a leader in the fight against cancer.

Learn more about our CPRIT Scholars:

Senior research faculty with distinguished professional careers and established cancer research programs.

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Established Investigators

The Established Investigators program recruits senior research faculty with distinguished professional careers and established cancer research programs.
Early-stage investigators who have demonstrated the promise for continued and enhanced contributions to the field of cancer research.

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Rising Stars

The Rising Stars program recruits early-stage investigators who have demonstrated the promise for continued and enhanced contributions to the field of cancer research.
Emerging investigators pursuing their first faculty appointment who have the ability to make outstanding contributions to the field of cancer research.

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First-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty

The First-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty Members program recruits emerging investigators pursuing their first faculty appointment who have the ability to make outstanding contributions to the field of cancer research.
Investigators who can fill special and specific needs as critically important members of collaborative research teams.

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Missing Links

The Missing Links program recruits investigators who can fill special and specific needs as critically important members of collaborative research teams.

Where Are Our Scholars From?

Where Are Our Scholars From?