The Starr Foundation Program for Discovery Science builds on Sloan Kettering Institute’s commitment to groundbreaking innovation by supporting foundational research projects that push the boundaries of cancer science. This initiative funds bold, high-risk, high-reward investigations with the potential to drive transformative discoveries. 

Through programs like the Basic Research Innovation Award (BRIA), Postdoc Scholar Grants, Grand Challenge Grants, and the Technology Innovation Fund (TIF), Starr Discovery empowers SKI researchers to pursue ideas of exceptional merit that fall outside traditional funding scopes. By fostering cutting-edge technological advancements and interdisciplinary collaboration, the program drives breakthroughs that shape the future of cancer research and care.

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Please contact Office of Scientific Research Management at [email protected] with any questions.