Damon Runyon Quantitative Biology Fellowship Award
This fellowship supports postdoctoral cancer research that integrates computational and experimental approaches under dual mentorship to advance quantitative biology.
Funder: Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (Full application, 4:00 PM ET via ProposalCentral)
Funding Amounts: $76,000–$80,000 annual stipend for 3 years; $2,000/year expense allowance; dependent child allowance; up to $100,000 medical school loan repayment.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral scientists in interdisciplinary cancer research integrating computational and experimental approaches under dual mentorship.
Key Information: Dual mentorship (dry and wet lab) required; applicants must not have been in mentors’ labs for more than 24 months at deadline.
Description
This fellowship supports postdoctoral researchers conducting interdisciplinary cancer research that innovatively integrates quantitative (computational) and experimental (wet lab) approaches. The program is designed to foster the next generation of leaders in quantitative biology, emphasizing the development and application of novel computational methods to address major challenges in cancer research. Dual mentorship is required, with one mentor from a computational ("dry lab") discipline and another from an experimental ("wet lab") background, ideally in close physical proximity to facilitate frequent in-person training and collaboration.
