Conquer Cancer Young Investigator Award in Drug Development

Conquer Cancer Young Investigator Award in Drug Development

Due Date: 01/29/2026

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:

  • Physician (MD/DO or international equivalent); MD-PhD eligible if both degrees are complete before the award start.

  • 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).

  • Within 10 years of medical degree (exceptions possible for some international graduates).

  • Valid medical license in the research country; working in an oncology lab/clinical research setting.

  • ASCO member (or membership submitted with application).

  • Qualified mentor at the sponsoring institution; ≥60% total effort dedicated to research during the award year.

Funding Details:

  • 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.

  • Can hold other awards if there is no scientific or budget overlap.

Deadline:

  • January 29, 2026

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