Funder: Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
Due Dates: January 20, 2026 (Application) | March 2026 (Finalist Notification) | April 17, 2026 (Finalist Interviews)
Funding Amounts: $600,000 total over 4 years ($150,000/year); no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports early career physician-scientists conducting innovative patient-oriented cancer research with strong mentorship and institutional commitment.
Key Information: 80% protected research time required; strong institutional support and a tenure-track (or equivalent) faculty position are essential.