Career Development Award Special Competitions
Conquer Cancer - the ASCO Foundation's Career Development Award Special Competitions funds mentored, patient-focused ovarian cancer research by early-career investigators.
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 (annual installments of $66,666); one award available for 2027 cycle.
Summary: Supports early-career clinical investigators in establishing independent, patient-focused cancer research programs through mentored funding.
Key Information: For 2027, dedicated funding is available for ovarian cancer research; international applicants eligible.
Description
This award provides essential research funding to early-career clinical investigators aiming to establish independent cancer research programs. The program is designed as a mentored award, supporting patient-oriented clinical or translational research involving human subjects. For the 2027 cycle, the focus is on ovarian cancer, with a single award available. The initiative emphasizes the development of new clinical investigators and the advancement of patient-centered cancer research, requiring applicants to work closely with both scientific mentors and patient advocates.
