2026 ASTRO-AAPM Physics Resident/Post-Doctoral Fellow Seed Grant
Seed grant for early-career researchers to pursue innovative projects in radiation oncology physics, fostering scientific advancement and leadership in the field.
Funder: American Association of Physicists in Medicine
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per award (direct costs only), 1-year term; up to 2 awards anticipated.
Summary: Supports early-career researchers (residents or postdocs) in radiation oncology physics for innovative seed research projects.
Key Information: U.S.-based institutions only; AAPM membership required at application.
Description
This seed grant, jointly funded by the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) and the American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), is designed to foster the careers of early-stage investigators—specifically physics residents and post-doctoral fellows—pursuing innovative research in radiation oncology physics. The program aims to support novel projects that can advance the field, from basic and translational science to clinical and health services research, with the intent to accelerate the professional development of future leaders in radiation oncology physics.
