Clinician Scientist Development Grant
The Clinician Scientist Development Grant (CSDG) empowers clinically trained faculty to establish independent cancer research programs while maintaining active patient care. It provides protected research time, mentorship, and funding to transition from clinician to clinician‐scientist.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Employed at a U.S. academic institution or eligible non-profit.
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Hold a doctoral degree (MD, DO, MD/PhD, etc.), an active clinical license, and engage in regular clinical practice.
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Have not served as PI on an individual mentored training grant (e.g., K08, K23) nor held an R-level (e.g., R01) or equivalent research grant as PI.
Funding Details:
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Grant Term: 3–5 years
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Annual Direct Costs: 135,000 USD
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Indirect Costs: 8% of direct costs
Key Deadlines:
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Cycle 1: June 1, 2025
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Cycle 2: December 1, 2025
How to Apply & Further Information:
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Application System: ProposalCentral (American Cancer Society portal)
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Guidelines & Policies: See “All Grant Policies” and “All Grant Instructions” on the ACS website
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Questions: Email [email protected]
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