One-year, mentored award to support promising early-career physician-investigators advancing research on primary brain tumors (not brain metastases).
Eligibility Criteria:
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Physician (MD, DO, or international equivalent); MD/PhD eligible if both degrees completed before start date.
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In the last two years of final oncology subspecialty training at application; limited exceptions may apply (e.g., timing of protected research year; recent graduates within 3 months).
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Within 10 years of medical degree (exception possible for foreign medical graduates).
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Investigative oncology career plan; valid, active medical license where research is conducted; working in an oncology lab or clinical research setting.
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At least one mentor at the sponsoring institution; ASCO membership (or submitted application).
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Able to commit ≥60% total effort to research during award period.
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Only one active Conquer Cancer grant at a time; no citizenship or geographic restrictions.
Funding:
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Total: USD 50,000 for one year, paid in two equal installments.
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Budget guidance: ≥ USD 46,000 to research costs; up to USD 1,500 for required travel (e.g., Grants & Awards Ceremony at ASCO Annual Meeting); up to USD 2,500 (5%) indirect costs.
Deadline:
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Full applications due January 29, 2026 (11:59 PM ET).
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Online applications open July 1, 2025.
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Notifications April 2026; award term July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.
Where to Go for Further Information:
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Questions: [email protected]