Career Development Award Special Competitions
Conquer Cancer - the ASCO Foundation's Career Development Award Special Competitions funds mentored clinical research in ovarian cancer to help early-career investigators launch independent, patient-focused research careers.
Funder: Conquer Cancer - the ASCO Foundation
Due Dates: January 28, 2027 (Full application) | February 18, 2027 (Post-submission materials)
Funding Amounts: $200,000 total over 3 years; paid in annual increments of $66,666; 1 award available (ovarian cancer focus for 2027 cycle)
Summary: Supports early-career clinical investigators in establishing independent, patient-focused cancer research careers through mentored projects.
Key Information: Applicants must be in their 1st–4th year of full-time clinical faculty and commit at least 50% effort to research during the award.
Description
This award supports early-career clinical investigators as they establish independent research programs in clinical cancer research, with an emphasis on patient-oriented and translational studies involving human subjects. The 2027 cycle is specifically for research focused on ovarian cancer. The program is a mentored award, requiring applicants to work under the guidance of an experienced scientific mentor, and aims to foster innovative projects that will directly impact patient care and outcomes in oncology.
