Career Development Award
The Conquer Cancer Career Development Award supports early-career clinical investigators in launching independent, patient-focused cancer research with mentorship and funding for clinical and translational studies.
Funder: Conquer Cancer - the ASCO Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application) | March 2027 (Special Competition)
Funding Amounts: $200,000 total over 3 years; supports personnel, research expenses, and travel.
Summary: Supports early-career clinical investigators in establishing independent, patient-focused cancer research programs under scientific mentorship.
Key Information: This is a mentored award; applicants must be in their first to fourth year of a faculty appointment and commit at least 50% effort to research.
Description
The Career Development Award (CDA) from Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, is designed to support early-career clinical investigators as they establish independent research programs in clinical cancer research. This mentored award provides funding for patient-oriented research, including clinical studies and/or translational research involving human subjects. The program aims to accelerate the careers of promising physician-scientists by providing resources and mentorship to foster innovative and impactful cancer research. Proposals from all areas of cancer research are encouraged, provided the focus is not predominantly on in vitro or animal studies.
