Cancer Research Institute – Clinical Innovator 2025
October 9, 2025iSanidad – 3rd Edition of the iSanidad and Herbalife Nutrition Research Grants
October 9, 2025The CRI Clinic and Laboratory Integration Program (CLIP) supports innovative investigations at the intersection of laboratory discovery and clinical application in cancer immunology.
New and effective cancer treatments require more than laboratory breakthroughs- they require translational pathways that bring bench discoveries into patient trials and return clinical insights to the lab. The CRI CLIP program supports this vital bidirectional flow by funding research that:
- Applies basic science: leverages basic immunological knowledge to solve clinical problems
- Advanced therapeutics: translates pre-clinical findings into therapeutic strategies
- Informs discovery: uses clinical observations to inform fundamental immunology
- Improves translation: builds models that improve immunotherapy testing and delivery
CLIP grants provide USD 300.000 over 2 years to qualified researchers pursuing high-impact research that directly informs and emerges from clinical practice. By fostering tight integration between the lab and the clinic, CLIP aims to accelerate the development of next-generation immunotherapies and optimize their application for patients with cancer.
To further advance promising projects, CLIP Investigators may apply for a second round of support – an additional USD 300.000 over 2 years – during the second year of their initial award. This extension is available to projects that demonstrate exceptional progress and generate outstanding data, ensuring that the most impactful research can continue to move forward.
Deadline: 1 December 2025 for the LOI