Conquer Cancer Young Investigator Award
A one-year, $50,000 mentored grant supporting early-career physician–scientists transitioning from fellowship to faculty, to conduct cancer research under the guidance of an experienced mentor.
Eligibility:
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Degrees: MD, DO, or international equivalent (MD/PhD eligible if both completed before grant start).
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Training Stage: Within the last 2 years of oncology subspecialty training or fellowship (exceptions may apply for structured research years or recent graduates).
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Time Since Degree: Within 10 years of medical degree (exceptions for international graduates).
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Career Plan: Committed to an investigative career in oncology.
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License: Active medical license where research will be conducted.
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Environment: Based in an oncology laboratory or clinical research setting with an institutional mentor.
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Mentor: Must have a mentor at the sponsoring institution (ASCO member or with ASCO member endorsement).
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ASCO Membership: Applicant must be (or apply to become) an ASCO member.
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Effort: ≥ 60 percent protected time for research during the award period.
Funding Available:
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Amount: $50,000 for personnel and/or research expenses
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Term: 1 year (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027)
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Travel: Supported travel to the Conquer Cancer Grants & Awards Ceremony at the ASCO Annual Meeting
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Concurrent Funding: Allowed if no scientific or budgetary overlap
Application Process:
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Open: July 1, 2025
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Deadline: September 11, 2025
For More Information:
Visit asco.org/YIA or email [email protected]
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