The Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award supports early-career physician-scientists pursuing innovative cancer research with potential to improve patient care. It provides research funding, protected time and assistance with qualifying medical school debt.
Eligibility Criteria
- Independent Assistant Professor or equivalent at a U.S. institution, within the first four years of appointment.
- MD, DO or MD/PhD; completed subspecialty training, U.S. Board eligibility and an active U.S. medical license.
- Institutional nomination required: three nominees per invited institution.
- Must commit 80% research effort and apply with a mentor.
- Applicants holding or awarded an R01 or equivalent are ineligible.
Funding Details
- $600,000 over three years — $200,000 annually.
- Up to $100,000 in qualifying medical school debt repayment, subject to program conditions.
- No indirect costs or institutional overhead.
Deadline
- January 19, 2027, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
- Finalist interviews: April 30, 2027.
- Funding begins: July 1, 2027.
Further Information
- Official program and eligibility
- Application instructions
- Submit through ProposalCentral.
- Contact: awards@damonrunyon.org