A research seed grant offered by the American Society for Radiation Oncology to empower radiation oncology residents and fellows to jump-start a research project. This one-year grant provides $50,000 to support hypothesis-driven projects in radiation oncology – from clinical radiation therapy studies to translational radiobiology or physics research . It aims to foster early-career investigators in developing preliminary data and experience necessary for future larger grants.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Current radiation oncology residents or clinical fellows (MD/DO) in accredited programs, or postdoctoral researchers in medical physics/radiation science.
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Project must be in an area of radiation oncology or related cancer radiotherapy research.
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Applicants need a primary mentor (faculty in radiation oncology or related field) who will guide the project.
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ASTRO membership is required, and applicants must commit at least 75% time to research during the grant period.
Funding Details:
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Can be used for salary support, lab supplies, and limited travel to present findings
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No institutional overhead/indirect costs allowed
$50,000 USD for 1 year (direct costs only).
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Grant term starts July 1, 2026, and concludes June 30, 2027 (with required final report)
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Access to ASTRO research mentorship resources and potential presentation at ASTRO’s Annual Meeting if results warrant
Deadline:
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February 26, 2025.
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Funding decisions by Spring 2026; winners announced by ASTRO by May 2026.
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Note: A brief Letter of Intent may be required before full submission (per ASTRO’s instructions).
Where to go for further information:
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Contact: grants@astro.org.