The Clinician Scientist Development Grant (CSDG) supports full-time faculty members in becoming independent investigators as clinician scientists. It is intended for those trained primarily as clinicians who wish to maintain clinical practice while conducting cancer research.
Eligibility
- Work at a US academic institution or eligible non-profit
- Have a doctoral degree, active clinical license, and engage in clinical care
- Are not a current or former PI of an individual mentored training grant
- Have not held an R-level or equivalent grant as PI
Grant Term and Budget
- Awards may last 3 to 5 years
- 135,000 USD/year in direct costs
- Plus 8% allowable indirect costs
Application Deadlines
• June 1, 2025
• December 1, 2025
(If the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, applications are accepted the next business day).