Funder: Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
Due Dates: January 20, 2026: Full application submission deadline | January 20, 2026: Letters of recommendation deadline
Funding Amounts: $600,000 total over 3 years ($200,000/year to institution); up to $100,000 medical school debt repayment
Summary: Supports early career physician-scientists conducting innovative, patient-oriented cancer research with mentorship and institutional commitment.
Key Information: Institutional nomination required; only invited institutions may submit; 80% protected research time required.