[American Cancer Society](https://www.cancer.org)

December 1, 2025 | June 1, 2026 | December 1, 2026

$135,000/year in direct costs plus 8% indirects; 3–5 years (up to $729,000 total for 5 years)

Supports radiation oncology clinician scientists in developing independent research careers while maintaining clinical practice.

Applicants must use ProposalCentral and select the ASTRO-ACS RFA in the CSDG mechanism.

--- ## Description The ASTRO-ACS Clinician Scientist Development Grant is a collaborative initiative between the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), aimed at supporting the research careers of radiation oncology clinician scientists. The grant enables full-time faculty, primarily trained as clinicians, to maintain clinical practice while developing as independent investigators in cancer research. The program specifically targets those in radiation oncology, providing both funding and structured mentorship to facilitate the transition to research independence. --- ## Due Dates - December 1, 2025: Winter 2025 application deadline (full application via ProposalCentral) - June 1, 2026: Annual Summer cycle application deadline (next occurrence) - December 1, 2026: Annual Winter cycle application deadline (next occurrence) Applications are accepted twice per year, with deadlines typically on June 1 and December 1. --- ## Funding Amount - $135,000 per year in direct costs, plus 8% allowable indirect costs - Grant duration: 3 to 5 years (total maximum: $729,000 in direct costs plus indirects for 5 years) - Funds may be used for salary support, research expenses, and career development activities --- ## Eligibility - Full-time faculty at a US academic institution or eligible non-profit - Doctoral degree (e.g., MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent) and an active clinical license; clinical medical physicists are eligible - Must be actively involved in clinical care and in the field of radiation oncology - Not a current or former PI of an individual mentored training grant (e.g., NIH K08, K22, K23) or equivalent - Not the PI of an independent extramural research grant >1 year and >$100,000 total direct costs (including multi-PI awards) - Must not have held or currently hold an independent research program - Must secure a primary mentor with an active research program and a track record of mentorship - Institutional commitment for at least 50% protected time for research and training under the grant - Individuals from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups and those with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply - US citizenship is not required --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via [ProposalCentral](https://proposalcentral.com/), selecting the Clinician Scientist Development Grant mechanism and the ASTRO-ACS RFA - All required materials and templates are provided through ProposalCentral - Applicants must become ASTRO members prior to grant activation if selected - The process includes submission of a research and career development plan, mentor and institutional support letters, and budget justification - Deadlines are strictly enforced; late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed - Peer review is conducted by ACS in collaboration with ASTRO --- ## Additional Information - Research must be cancer-focused and align with ACS research priorities - The grant supports both research activities and career development (e.g., coursework, workshops, seminars) - The applicant is responsible for ensuring compliance with all institutional and ACS policies, including IRB and IACUC approvals if applicable - Applicants may not submit more than one CSDG, RSG, or DBG application per cycle --- ## External Links - [ASTRO-ACS Clinician Scientist Development Grant program page](https://www.cancer.org/research/we-fund-cancer-research/apply-research-grant/grant-types/astro-acs-clinician-scientist-development-grant.html) - [ACS Grant Policies (PDF)](https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/research/extramural-grants-documents/all-grant-policies.pdf) - [ACS Grant Application Instructions (PDF)](https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/research/extramural-grants-documents/all-grant-instructions.pdf) - [ProposalCentral application portal](https://proposalcentral.com/) - [FAQs: ACS Extramural Discovery Science and Grant Application Submissions](https://www.cancer.org/research/we-fund-cancer-research/apply-research-grant/faqs-program-changes-and-application-submission.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Notes | |-----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|-----------------|------------------------------------| | ACS Grants Office | [grants@cancer.org](mailto:grants@cancer.org) | 1-800-227-2345 | General grant inquiries | | ProposalCentral Support | [pcsupport@altum.com](mailto:pcsupport@altum.com) | 1-800-875-2562 | Technical/application help | | Career Growth & Research Excellence Program | [Nicole Lopanik, PhD](mailto:nicole.lopanik@cancer.org) | | ACS program contact | For full staff directory, see [Extramural Discovery Science Contacts](https://www.cancer.org/research/we-fund-cancer-research/apply-research-grant/extramural-grants-staff-contacts.html).

ASTRO-ACS Clinician Scientist Development Grant (CSDG)

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