Damon Runyon Quantitative Biology Fellowship Award
Supports early-career computational scientists applying quantitative methods to cancer biology through mentored, interdisciplinary research.
Funder: Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $76,000 (Year 1), $78,000 (Year 2), $80,000 (Year 3) stipend + $2,000/year expense allowance; $1,000/year per dependent child; up to $100,000 medical school loan repayment for physician-scientists; 3-year duration
Summary: Supports computational scientists applying quantitative methods to cancer biology through mentored research, fostering leaders who bridge data science and biological discovery.
Key Information: Applicants must have been in mentors’ labs less than 24 months and must apply via Proposal Central.
Description
This fellowship is designed to support early-career computational scientists who are applying quantitative, theoretical, and modeling approaches to address significant biological questions in cancer research. The program aims to foster the next generation of leaders at the intersection of data science and cancer biology by providing mentored research opportunities under the joint guidance of a computational (“dry lab”) and a cancer biology (“wet lab”) mentor. The foundation seeks to support innovative research that advances the understanding of cancer causes, mechanisms, therapies, and prevention.
