Take note of major structural updates to this opportunity, including a new anticipated deadline of September 2026 and a revised funding amount of $50,000 for a single year. Eligibility has completely shifted from independent faculty to physicians (MD/DO) completing their oncology fellowship. Additionally, you must now hold an ASCO membership and submit your materials directly through the ASCO portal.
Funder: Sontag Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 for one year; supports research expenses and travel to the ASCO Annual Meeting.
Summary: Funds early-career research integrating engineered NK cells and IL-12-expressing oncolytic virus for novel glioblastoma therapies.