Funder: Conquer Cancer - the ASCO Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $450,000 total over three years ($150,000/year)
Summary: Supports mid-career physician-scientists for innovative clinical or translational cancer research in underfunded areas.
Key Information: Only one active Conquer Cancer grant allowed per applicant at a time.
The Advanced Clinical Research Award is a competitive, topic-specific grant from Conquer Cancer – the ASCO Foundation. It is designed to empower mid-career physician-scientists to conduct original clinical or translational research in oncology, particularly in areas that currently lack dedicated funding. The program seeks to bridge the gap between laboratory discoveries and patient care, supporting projects with high potential to advance cancer treatment and improve patient outcomes.