The 2027 Conquer Cancer Young Investigator Award (YIA) in Biliary Cancer provides funding to promising investigators conducting clinical oncology research focused on biliary tract cancer. The mentored award is designed to support physicians during the transition from oncology fellowship or training to a faculty appointment, with applications accepted from both U.S. and international applicants.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be a physician (MD, DO, or international equivalent) working in any country.
- Be within the last two years of their final accredited oncology subspecialty training/fellowship, enrolled in an eligible oncology training program with a dedicated research year, or within the first year of their initial full-time academic faculty appointment.
- Generally be within 10 years of obtaining their medical degree, subject to specified exceptions.
- Be planning an investigative career in oncology.
- Hold a valid, active medical license in the country where the research will be conducted.
- Work in an oncology laboratory or clinical research setting.
- Commit at least 60% of their time to research during the award period.
- There are no citizenship or geographic requirements, although applicants must have appropriate visa status when applying from an institution in another country.
Funding Details
- Award: $50,000
- Duration: 1 year
- Number of awards: 2
Deadline
- March 11, 2027 at 11:59 PM ET
- Applications open: September 11, 2026
- Notification: April 2027
- Award term: July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2028
Further Information
- Applications must be submitted online through the ASCO/Conquer Cancer application portal.
- The program is administered by Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation.
- Official Program Page: Conquer Cancer – Young Investigator Award Special Competitions
- Application Portal: ASCO/Conquer Cancer Application Portal