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

June 1, 2026 | December 1, 2026

$135,000/year in direct costs plus 8% indirect costs; project term 3–5 years (typical total up to $729,000).

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

Only one grant awarded per cycle; applicant must become an ASTRO member prior to activation.

--- ## Description The ASTRO-ACS Clinician Scientist Development Grant (CSDG) is a collaborative program between the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). Its purpose is to support early-career clinician scientists in radiation oncology who wish to develop independent research careers while maintaining their clinical practice. The grant provides protected time and resources for mentored research and career development activities, helping bridge clinical care and scientific research in cancer. --- ## Due Dates - June 1, 2026: Full application deadline (annual Summer cycle; ACS standard deadline) - December 1, 2026: Full application deadline (Winter 2026 cycle) All ASTRO-ACS CSDG applications (new and resubmissions) must be submitted through ProposalCentral under the Clinician Scientist Development Grant mechanism, selecting the ASTRO-ACS RFA. --- ## Funding Amount - Up to $135,000 per year in direct costs - Plus 8% allowable indirect costs - Project duration: 3 to 5 years (total maximum direct costs: $405,000–$675,000; total maximum including indirects: ~$729,000 for 5 years) - Only one ASTRO-ACS CSDG is awarded per application cycle --- ## Eligibility - Full-time faculty member at a US academic institution or eligible non-profit - Doctoral or terminal degree for their field (e.g., MD, MD/PhD, DO, DDS, DNP, DSW, PharmD, PhD, PsyD, DVM) - Active clinical license and participation in clinical care (board-certified clinical medical physicists also eligible) - Must be in the field of radiation oncology - Not a current or former PI of an individual mentored training grant - Not a current or former PI of an independent extramural research grant >1 year and >$100,000 direct costs (including multi-PI awards) - Individuals from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups and those with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply - Must become an ASTRO member prior to grant activation --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via [ProposalCentral](https://proposalcentral.com/) under the "Clinician Scientist Development Grant" mechanism, selecting the ASTRO-ACS RFA. - Applications are due by 11:59 PM ET on the specified deadline. - Required materials include a detailed research plan, career development plan, budget, biosketches, institutional support letter, and documentation of eligibility. - Review the [ACS Grant Instructions](https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/research/extramural-grants-documents/all-grant-instructions.pdf) for detailed formatting and submission guidance. - Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the [ACS Grant Policies](https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/research/extramural-grants-documents/all-grant-policies.pdf) for eligibility and compliance requirements. --- ## Additional Information - Only one ASTRO-ACS CSDG is awarded per cycle. - The grant is intended for those who have not previously received substantial independent research funding. - ASTRO membership is required for activation but not for application. - The program is specifically tailored to support the development of independent clinician-investigators in radiation oncology. --- ## 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 Application Instructions (PDF)](https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/research/extramural-grants-documents/all-grant-instructions.pdf) - [ACS Grant Policies (PDF)](https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/research/extramural-grants-documents/all-grant-policies.pdf) - [ProposalCentral Application Portal](https://proposalcentral.com/) - [ACS Grant FAQs](https://www.cancer.org/research/we-fund-cancer-research/apply-research-grant/faqs-program-changes-and-application-submission.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |--------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|-----------------| | ACS Extramural Discovery Science | [grants@cancer.org](mailto:grants@cancer.org) | 1-800-227-2345 | | ProposalCentral Support | [pcsupport@altum.com](mailto:pcsupport@altum.com) | 1-800-875-2562 | For program-specific questions, refer to the [ACS Extramural Grants Staff 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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