ASCO Career Development Award
The Career Development Award (CDA) provides $200,000 over three years to support early-career clinical investigators who have received their initial faculty appointment as they establish independent, patient-oriented clinical or translational cancer research programs under the guidance of a scientific mentor.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Profession & Degree: MD, DO, or international equivalent, practicing anywhere in the world
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Faculty Appointment: In years 1–4 of a full-time primary faculty appointment (Instructor/Lecturer, Assistant Professor/Member) at an academic medical institution
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Research Focus: Patient-oriented clinical study and/or translational research involving human subjects (in vitro or animal-only studies are not allowed)
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Time Commitment: ≥ 50% protected research effort during the award period
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Mentorship: Must have a scientific mentor at the sponsoring institution (if the mentor is not an ASCO member, include a supporting letter from an ASCO member at the same institution)
Funding Details:
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Total Award: $200,000 over three years
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Use of Funds: Personnel, research expenses, and travel to the Conquer Cancer Grants & Awards Ceremony at the ASCO Annual Meeting
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Award Term: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029
Key Deadlines:
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Application Open: July 1, 2025
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Application Deadline: October 9, 2025
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