A World Without Cancer Starts in Israel
ICRF funds leading scientists in Israel advancing global cancer research breakthroughs.

Transforming Discovery
into Progress for 50+ Years
Rooted in Israel’s global leadership in innovation, ICRF-funded scientists are pioneering discoveries that transform how cancer is studied, diagnosed, and treated worldwide.

From the Lab to a Cancer-Free World
$100M+
invested in lifetime research funding to date
3
FDA-approved cancer drugs
3,000+
grants funded to date
ICRF is the largest nongovernmental funder of early-stage cancer research in Israel. Behind every number is a scientist creating new possibilities and the promise of a better tomorrow.
3,000+
grants funded to date
2
Nobel Laureates
9
Israel Prizes
Invest in
Lifesaving Research
Your support empowers Israeli scientists to pursue bold cancer research ideas by providing critical early-stage funding that advances promising work.

Latest News & Events
ICRF Newsletter (August 2026)
ICRF-Funded Research Uncovers New Pathway Driving Aggressive Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Research led by Prof. Idan Cohen, a former grant recipient who received an ICRF Research Career Development Award, along…
Israel Cancer Research Fund Announces $5.35 Million in New Cancer Research Grants for 2026 to 2027
38 new grants support Israeli scientists pursuing innovative approaches to cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment NEW YORK, NY, August 25, 2026 — Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) has…


