The Damon Runyon Quantitative Biology Fellowship Award supports computational scientists who combine quantitative analysis, data science, algorithms, and mathematical modelling to address important biological questions, particularly in cancer.
The three-year fellowship is designed to prepare promising scientists for independent careers in computational cancer biology. Fellows conduct mentored research under two established investigators: one specialising in computational science or a “dry lab” discipline and one specialising in cancer biology or a “wet lab” discipline. Projects may address cancer causes, mechanisms, therapies, prevention, or related biological questions through innovative quantitative approaches.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants must be computational scientists interested in the intersection of quantitative biology, data science, and cancer research.
- Applicants must hold a PhD, MD, MD/PhD, DDS, DVM, DO, equivalent degree, or have completed all requirements for an eligible degree before the fellowship begins.
- Two committed mentors are required: one from computational science or a “dry lab” and one from cancer biology or a “wet lab.”
- Applicants must apply before receiving their first Assistant Professor appointment or equivalent.
Funding Details:
- The fellowship provides three years of support.
- Year 1: USD 76,000 stipend plus USD 2,000 expense allowance.
- Year 2: USD 78,000 stipend plus USD 2,000 expense allowance.
- Year 3: USD 80,000 stipend plus USD 2,000 expense allowance.
- Total standard support over three years is USD 240,000, including USD 234,000 in stipend support and USD 6,000 for educational and scientific expenses.
- The Foundation may repay up to USD 100,000 in qualifying medical-school debt for eligible physician-scientists. Candidates must first apply to the NIH Loan Repayment Program.
Deadline:
- Application deadline: December 1, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
- Selection meeting: February 26, 2027.
- Fellowships may begin on the first day of April, May, or June 2027.
Further Information:
- Applications submitted by email or in hard copy will not be accepted.
- Visit the official Damon Runyon Quantitative Biology Fellowship Award overview and application-guidelines pages for the complete requirements.
- Questions may be directed to awards@damonrunyon.org.