Promising Scientist Grant – Pediatric Oncology Research Award

Promising Scientist Grant – Pediatric Oncology Research Award

Due Date: 11/06/2026

A continuation award for Emerging Scientist recipients, funding a defined pediatric cancer research project over 3–6 months. Designed to support a discrete, self-contained pediatric oncology research question.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be prior Emerging Scientist awardee OR eligible graduate student/postdoc within two years of degree completion.

  • Must work with a U.S.-based pediatric cancer research mentor.

  • Research must focus on pediatric cancer.

Funding Details:

  • $25,000 total award.

  • Project length: 3–6 months.

Deadline:

  • Full Application Due: November 6, 2026

  • Award Notification: December 4, 2026

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