Damon Runyon Quantitative Biology Fellowship Award
The Damon Runyon Quantitative Biology Fellowship funds postdocs using computational and experimental approaches to tackle fundamental cancer biology questions under dual mentorship.
Funder: Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
Due Dates: December 1, 2026: Full application submission deadline (all reference letters due by this date)
Funding Amounts: 3-year fellowship; stipend: $76,000 (Year 1), $78,000 (Year 2), $80,000 (Year 3); $2,000/year expense allowance; up to $1,000/year per dependent child; up to $100,000 medical school loan repayment (physician-scientists)
Summary: Supports postdoctoral researchers in cancer-focused quantitative biology using dual mentorship and computational approaches.
Key Information: Application requires dual mentors (one computational, one experimental); must apply via Proposal Central.
Description
This fellowship supports postdoctoral scientists conducting innovative research at the intersection of computational and experimental (wet and dry lab) biology to address fundamental questions in cancer biology. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration through required dual mentorship—one mentor from a computational background and one from an experimental background. Fellows are expected to develop or apply advanced computational methods to further understanding of cancer mechanisms and contribute to improved therapies or prevention strategies. The award aims to foster the next generation of leaders in quantitative biology within cancer research.
