Damon Runyon Quantitative Biology Fellowship Award
The Damon Runyon Quantitative Biology Fellowship funds postdocs using computational and quantitative approaches to advance interdisciplinary cancer biology research under dual mentorship.
Funder: Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
Due Dates: December 1, 2026: Full application deadline (Quantitative Biology Fellowship) | July 15, 2026: Jake Wetchler Award for Pediatric Innovation (third-year Fellows) | July 15, 2026: Dale F. Frey Award for Breakthrough Scientists (third-year Fellows)
Funding Amounts: $76,000 (Year 1), $78,000 (Year 2), $80,000 (Year 3) stipend plus $2,000/year expense allowance; up to $1,000/year per dependent child; up to $100,000 medical school loan repayment for eligible physician-scientists.
Summary: Supports exceptional computational scientists pursuing innovative cancer biology research through interdisciplinary mentored postdoctoral training.
Description
The Damon Runyon Quantitative Biology Fellowship Award is designed to foster the development of computational scientists who combine quantitative analysis and modeling with biological research, particularly in cancer biology. The program provides three years of mentored research training under the joint guidance of two mentors—one in computational science ("dry lab") and one in cancer biology ("wet lab")—to advance interdisciplinary approaches to cancer research. The fellowship aims to catalyze the careers of researchers at the intersection of quantitative and biological sciences, supporting projects that address cancer causation, mechanisms, therapies, and prevention.
