OCRA - AI Accelerator Grant Program

Deadline: Jun 23, 2026

phd | postdoctoral

3 years (duration)

partially funded

United States, Canada, Australia

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

The Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) is now accepting applications for its AI Accelerator Grant Program 2026. This program supports international, AI-driven ovarian cancer research collaborations aimed at improving prevention, early detection, treatment response, and patient outcomes.

📝 About the Program

The AI Accelerator Grant Program enables large-scale, data-intensive biomedical research using artificial intelligence, computational science, and clinical collaboration. It focuses on interdisciplinary research that applies AI to ovarian cancer biology, diagnosis, and treatment, with an emphasis on translational research to improve survival rates and clinical decision-making.

💰 Benefits of the Program

Up to USD 1 million over 3 years for the Principal Investigator’s institution.
Up to USD 200,000 per year in additional support.
Up to USD 600,000 total in AWS cloud compute credits.
Access to the OCRA Discovery Lab Trusted Research Environment for secure data analysis.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Team Requirements:

Minimum of 4 senior lead investigators.
Required representation from:
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- Australia
One Principal Investigator (PI) designated for the grant.
The PI may be based in any country if country requirements are met.

Investigator Requirements:

Must hold full-time faculty or equivalent academic/research appointments.
Affiliation with accredited universities, medical schools, public health schools, or non-profit research institutes.
Must hold a doctoral degree at the time of submission.
Must not be in training positions such as postdoctoral fellowships or residencies.

Additional Requirements:

Must include at least one AI or computational science expert.
Inclusion of clinicians and patient/public partners is strongly encouraged.
No citizenship restrictions apply.

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline: 23 June, 2026
Interested applicants can visit the official OCRA website to view details and apply.

🌟 Why Apply?

This program is a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in ovarian cancer using cutting-edge AI technologies. With substantial funding and resources, it provides a platform for interdisciplinary collaboration and impactful research.

For more details, visit the official OCRA website.

Benefits

Up to USD 1 million over 3 years for the Principal Investigator’s institution
Up to USD 200,000 per year in additional support
Up to USD 600,000 total in AWS cloud compute credits
Access to OCRA Discovery Lab Trusted Research Environment for secure data analysis