The 2026 St. Baldrick’s Foundation Fellowship Award supports outstanding pediatric oncology fellows at U.S. institutions to pursue two years of mentored research training, with the possibility of a third year based on progress. Fellows receive salary and benefits funding to drive discovery, translational studies, and early‐phase clinical trials in childhood cancer.
Eligibility:
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Hold an M.D. or D.O. and be in their 2nd or 3rd year of an American Board of Pediatrics–accredited Pediatric Hematology/Oncology fellowship at a U.S. academic or non-profit research institution.
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Have a dedicated fellowship mentor (or co-mentor) with a track record in pediatric oncology research.
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Not hold an independent NIH R- or P-series award or individual F/K award; institutional training grants (K12, T32) are permitted.
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Institutions may only submit one new fellowship application per cycle, except one additional application focused on select rare tumor types (e.g., brain tumors, Burkitt lymphoma, extrarenal rhabdoid tumors).
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Be prepared to devote 100% of fellowship time to research (clinical duties supported separately).
Funding Details:
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Award amount: Up to 97,500 USD /year (salary + fringe benefits only; no indirect costs).
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Duration: 2 years with an option for a 3rd year (subject to progress review).
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Use of funds: Fellow salary and benefits; no travel, equipment, or overhead.
Key Dates:
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Full proposal deadline: August 28, 2025 at 5 PM ET
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Award announcements: By March 1, 2026
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Fellowship start: July 1, 2026
How to Apply:
Register or log in at ProposalCentral.
For detailed guidelines and LOI instructions, visit St. Baldrick’s “For Researchers” page or email [email protected].