Funder: Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027: Full application deadline | January 2027: Letters of recommendation deadline
Funding Amounts: $600,000 total over 3 years ($200,000/year); up to $100,000 in medical school debt repayment
Summary: Supports early-career physician-scientists conducting innovative, patient-oriented clinical cancer research with structured mentorship and institutional backing.
Key Information: Institutional nomination required; 80% protected research time; U.S. medical license and board eligibility required.