ASTRO-ACS Clinician Scientist Development Grant (CSDG)
This grant supports early-career radiation oncology faculty in developing as independent clinician scientists by funding mentored research alongside ongoing clinical practice.
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.
Description
The ASTRO-ACS Clinician Scientist Development Grant (CSDG) is a partnership between the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) designed to foster the research careers of clinician scientists specializing in radiation oncology. The program supports early-career, full-time faculty who are primarily trained as clinicians and wish to maintain clinical practice while conducting mentored cancer research. The grant aims to help these individuals transition into independent investigators, combining research and clinical activities to advance the field of radiation oncology.
