Funder: Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
Due Dates: March 16, 2026 (cycle 1) | August 14, 2026 (cycle 2)
Funding Amounts: $70,000–$76,000/year stipend for 4 years, plus $2,000/year expense allowance; up to $100,000 loan repayment; $1,000/year per dependent child
Summary: Supports early career scientists with mentorship and resources to conduct innovative, independent cancer research.
Key Information: No indirect costs allowed; proposals cannot be direct extensions of graduate work or in same PhD lab.