Conquer Cancer Young Investigator Award in Survivorship Research

Conquer Cancer Young Investigator Award in Survivorship Research

Due Date: 01/29/2026

One-year, mentored award supporting early-career physician-investigators advancing cancer survivorship research during the transition from fellowship/training to a faculty role. Open to U.S. and international applicants.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Physician (MD, DO, or international equivalent); MD/PhD eligible if both degrees completed before the grant starts.

  • In the last two years of final oncology subspecialty training at application submission, or completed within three months of the deadline (some program-structure exceptions considered).

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

  • Planning an investigative career in clinical oncology with a survivorship focus.

  • Valid, active medical license in the country of research.

  • Working in a clinical research setting.

  • Mentor from the sponsoring institution; if mentor is not an ASCO member, include a supporting letter from an ASCO member at the institution.

  • ASCO member or membership application submitted with the grant.

  • Able to commit at least 60% total effort to research during the award period.

Funding:

  • Total: USD 50,000 for one year, paid in two equal installments.

  • At least USD 46,000 to research costs; up to USD 1,500 for required travel (including ASCO Annual Meeting ceremony); up to 5% (USD 2,500) indirects.

  • One award is available in this survivorship competition.

Deadline:

  • Full application due January 29, 2026 (11:59 PM ET).

  • Award term: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.

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