Funder: Conquer Cancer - the ASCO Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Full application) | December 2027 (Post-submission materials 1) | January 2028 (Post-submission materials 2)
Funding Amounts: $200,000 over three years, paid in annual installments of $66,666
Summary: Supports mentored, patient-oriented cancer research that helps early-career clinical investigators establish independent research programs.
Key Information: Applicants must be physicians in faculty years 1–4 and commit at least 50% total effort to research.
Description
Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, provides the Career Development Award to clinical investigators who have received their initial faculty appointment and are establishing independent careers in clinical oncology. This mentored award supports patient-oriented clinical research and translational research involving human subjects, guided by an experienced scientific mentor. Applications are accepted across all areas of cancer research from U.S. and international investigators.
Supported work can include epidemiologic and behavioral studies, quality-of-care research, outcomes research, and health services research. Projects must reflect the needs of people with cancer and be developed with a patient advocate. Research predominantly focused on in vitro or animal studies is not permitted, even when clinically relevant. Selection emphasizes investigator development, scientific merit, mentorship, and institutional support.
