The Damon Runyon Fellowship Award supports exceptionally innovative postdoctoral and physician‑scientist researchers pursuing basic or translational cancer research. The program emphasizes bold, high‑impact science and independent thinking.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must:
- Have received a PhD within the past 3 years (Level 1), or
- Be physician‑scientists who completed clinical training within 2 years (Level 2)
- Conduct research under a tenured or tenure‑track sponsor in the U.S.
- Not continue research in the same lab as PhD training
- Not hold another postdoctoral fellowship award (except T32)
Funding Details:
- 4‑year fellowship
- Annual stipend and research allowance
- Loan repayment option for physician‑scientists
Deadline:
- Application due: August 14, 2026
- Application opens: June 15, 2026
Where to go for further information:
- Program details.
- Contact: awards@damonrunyon.org