One-year, mentored award supporting early-career physician-investigators to conduct oncology research in drug development during the transition from fellowship to faculty.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Physician (MD/DO or international equivalent); MD-PhD eligible if both degrees are complete before the award start.
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In the last two years of final oncology subspecialty training at submission or within three months post-training (exceptions considered for programs with earlier protected research time).
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Within 10 years of medical degree (exceptions possible for some international graduates).
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Valid medical license in the research country; working in an oncology lab/clinical research setting.
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ASCO member (or membership submitted with application).
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Qualified mentor at the sponsoring institution; ≥60% total effort dedicated to research during the award year.
Funding Details:
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Total USD 60,000 for one year: USD 50,000 to the investigator and $10,000 to the mentor. One award will be made to the top-ranked application.
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Can hold other awards if there is no scientific or budget overlap.
Deadline:
- January 29, 2026
Where to go for further information:
- Program details.
- Questions: [email protected].