The International Myeloma Society (IMS), in partnership with the Paula and Rodger Riney Foundation, offers the 2027 Career Development Award to support emerging scientists studying multiple myeloma and related plasma cell disorders. The award promotes research careers and collaboration across institutions. International Myeloma Society
Eligibility Criteria
- Hold an MD or PhD; candidates completing a PhD focused on plasma cell disorders may also apply.
- Be a non-independent researcher planning a career in plasma cell disorders, without previous NIH funding or its international equivalent.
- Propose research at a different institution outside the home institution’s local metropolitan area.
- Have no existing employment agreement with the host laboratory.
- Either the home or host principal investigator must be an IMS member.
- Host laboratories may support only one application per cycle.
Funding Details
- Amount: Up to $75,000, including a maximum 8% institutional overhead.
- May cover one year of salary support, visa-status adjustment, and travel.
- Host laboratory must cover research consumables, equipment, and animal costs.
Deadline
- Application: January 29, 2027, at 11:59 PM EST. International Myeloma Society
Further Information
- Official award details
- Application portal
- Mentor and home-institution support letters are required.
- Contact: contact@myelomasociety.org