Clinician Scientist Development Grant (CSDG)
The American Cancer Society Clinician Scientist Development Grant helps early-career clinicians become independent cancer researchers while continuing their clinical practice.
Funder: American Cancer Society
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 | June 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $135,000/year in direct costs (plus 8% indirect costs), for 3–5 years; total up to $675,000 direct costs.
Summary: Supports full-time clinician faculty in becoming independent cancer research investigators while maintaining clinical practice.
Key Information: Two application cycles per year; eligibility is restricted to early-stage clinician scientists without prior major independent research funding.
Description
The Clinician Scientist Development Grant (CSDG) from the American Cancer Society is designed to support full-time faculty members primarily trained as clinicians as they transition to independent investigators in cancer research. This grant enables clinician scientists to maintain their clinical practice while developing a research program, fostering the integration of clinical care and scientific discovery to advance cancer treatment, prevention, and survivorship outcomes.
