When preparing your application, be sure to include a detailed career development and mentoring plan along with documented institutional commitment. Funding guidelines have also been updated to clarify eligible expenses and highlight a maximum potential funding amount of $729,000 in direct costs over five years.
Funder: American Cancer Society
Due Dates: June 1, 2026 | December 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: $135,000/year in direct costs plus 8% indirect costs; project duration 3–5 years
Summary: Supports full-time faculty in radiation oncology to develop as independent clinician scientists through mentored research and clinical practice.
Key Information: Applicants must be in radiation oncology and maintain clinical responsibilities throughout the award.