Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Prize

Due: Oct 27, 2025

PSRCRA

$750,000

Description

The Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Prize, provided by the Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Research Alliance (PSSCRA), is aimed at advancing innovative cancer research and facilitating collaborations between the scientific and business communities. This prestigious prize annually awards early-career scientists based in the greater New York City area who have shown exceptional potential in cancer research. Each prize consists of significant funding, providing $250,000 per year for three years, totaling $750,000. The prize is designed to...

Award Amount$750,000

Eligible Applicants- Early Career Professor

Additional Eligibility Information

Open to early-career scientists based in the greater New York area, which includes NYC's five boroughs, Long Island, Westchester County, New Jersey, Western Connecticut, and Philadelphia, PA. Applicants must hold a faculty position and be within two to six years of independent research experience.

Funding TypeprizeCategories of Funding Activity- Health & Life Sciences

Grantor Contact InformationOlivia Tournay Flatto, PhD, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Research Alliance; Christy Hudson, Philanthropic Advisor, Life Sciences Programming at The Pershing Square Foundation.Grantor Emailinfo@psscra.orgOther Grantor InformationThe Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Research Alliance is a nonprofit organization that funds innovative cancer research by supporting early-career investigators. It provides substantial financial awards to help scientists pursue bold, high-risk projects with the potential for transformative breakthroughs in cancer treatment. The alliance fosters collaboration between academic researchers, clinicians, and industry partners to accelerate the translation of research discoveries into clinical applications. It also organizes networking events and symposiums to facilitate the exchange of innovative ideas. Its focus on the New York area builds a strong local research community dedicated to combating cancer. Ultimately, the organization strives to improve patient outcomes and advance the field of oncology.

Additional InformationThe prize underscores the importance of collaborative influence and advances in cancer research by providing significant financial support and access to industry networks. The program also includes an annual retreat for prize winners and offers them opportunities to present their research at various conferences. Additional URLs:

https://pershingsquarephilanthropies.org/initiatives/grants?grants

https://pershingsquarephilanthropies.org/initiatives/programs/PSSCRA/page/application-guidelines

https://pershingsquarephilanthropies.org/initiatives/programs/PSSCRA/page/timeline

https://pershingsquarephilanthropies.org/initiatives/programs/PSSCRA/page/frequently-asked-questions

https://pershingsquarephilanthropies.org/initiatives/programs/PSSCRA/prize/psscra

Supporting Linkhttps://pershingsquarephilanthropies.org/initiatives/programs/PSSCRA