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

June 2026 | December 2026

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

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

Applicants must become ASTRO members prior to grant activation; only one ASTRO-ACS CSDG is awarded per cycle.

--- ## Description The ASTRO-ACS Clinician Scientist Development Grant (CSDG) is a joint initiative between the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) aimed at fostering the research careers of clinician scientists in radiation oncology. This grant provides protected time and resources for full-time faculty who are primarily trained as clinicians, enabling them to maintain clinical responsibilities while developing as independent investigators in cancer research. The program emphasizes both research training and career development, with strong mentorship and institutional support required. --- ## Due Dates - June 2026 (anticipated full application deadline) - December 2026 (anticipated full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $135,000 per year in direct costs - Plus 8% allowable indirect costs - Project duration: 3 to 5 years - Maximum total: $729,000 (5 years, including indirects) - Only one ASTRO-ACS CSDG is awarded per cycle --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be full-time faculty at a US academic institution or eligible non-profit. - Must hold a doctoral or terminal degree for their field (e.g., MD, DO, PhD, DNP, PharmD, etc.) and have an active clinical license (or board certification for clinical medical physicists). - Must actively participate in clinical care (not limited to physicians; clinical medical physicists are eligible). - Must not be a current or former PI of an individual mentored training grant (e.g., NIH K08, K23, or equivalent). - Must not have served as PI (current or former) on an independent extramural research grant that is both more than 1 year in duration and more than $100,000 in direct costs (including multi-PI awards). - Must not hold concurrent individual development/training grants equivalent to the CSDG. - Must have institutional commitment for at least 50% protected time for research/training under the CSDG. - Individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups and those with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. - The selected investigator is required to become an ASTRO member prior to grant activation. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through [ProposalCentral](https://proposalcentral.com/) under the "Clinician Scientist Development Grant" mechanism; select the ASTRO-ACS CSDG RFA on the cover page. - Application materials and templates are available in ProposalCentral approximately 3 months before the next deadline. - Required components include research plan, career development plan, mentor statement, budget, and institutional support letter. - Review the [ACS Grant Instructions](https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/research/extramural-grants-documents/all-grant-instructions.pdf) and [Grant Policies](https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/research/extramural-grants-documents/all-grant-policies.pdf) for detailed guidance. - Only one application per applicant per cycle is allowed. --- ## Additional Information - The grant is specifically for radiation oncology clinician scientists. - Strong mentorship and a detailed career development plan are required. - The award is highly competitive, with only one ASTRO-ACS CSDG awarded per cycle. - The applicant must not have held significant independent research funding. - The program is designed to help transition clinician scientists to independent research careers while retaining clinical practice. --- ## 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/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |---|---|---| | ACS Grants Office | [grants@cancer.org](mailto:grants@cancer.org) | 1-800-227-2345 | | ProposalCentral Support | [pcsupport@altum.com](mailto:pcsupport@altum.com) | 1-800-875-2562 | | ASTRO-ACS CSDG Program (General) | [See ACS EDS 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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