Funder: American Cancer Society
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Winter eligibility exception requests) | December 1, 2026 (Winter application) | April 15, 2027 (Summer eligibility exception requests) | June 1, 2027 (Summer application)
Funding Amounts: $135,000 annually in direct costs, plus 8% allowable indirect costs, for 3–5 years
Summary: Supports radiation oncology clinicians in developing independent cancer research careers while maintaining clinical practice.
Key Information: The selected investigator must become an ASTRO member before grant activation.
Description
The American Cancer Society (ACS) and the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) jointly fund one Clinician Scientist Development Grant to foster a clinician scientist’s research career in radiation oncology. The program supports full-time faculty members trained primarily as clinicians who want to conduct cancer research while continuing clinical practice.
This mentored opportunity is intended to help clinicians become independent investigators through research training and career development, rather than support an established independent research program. The ASTRO partnership directs the broader ACS Clinician Scientist Development Grant mechanism specifically toward applicants in radiation oncology. Individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups and individuals with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
