Damon Runyon-St. Jude Pediatric Cancer Research Fellowship Award
Supports early-career researchers pursuing innovative basic or clinical pediatric cancer research, with a focus on scientific impact, mentorship, and career development.
Funder: Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
Due Dates: August 14, 2026: Full application deadline — complete application submitted through ProposalCentral by 4:00 PM Eastern Time
Funding Amounts: $70,000–$76,000 stipend/year for 4 years plus $2,000/year expense allowance and $1,000/year per dependent child; up to $100,000 medical school loan repayment for eligible physician-scientists
Summary: Supports early-career researchers in innovative basic or clinical pediatric cancer research, emphasizing mentorship, professional growth, and scientific impact.
Key Information: No indirect costs or institutional overhead allowed; applications must be submitted via ProposalCentral.
Description
This fellowship aims to address the critical shortage of scientists in pediatric oncology by supporting outstanding early-career researchers committed to innovative basic or clinical research in childhood cancer. The program is a partnership between the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. It funds research aimed at uncovering causes, mechanisms, therapies, and prevention strategies for pediatric cancers, and emphasizes originality, impact, and new research directions for the applicant. Fellows work under the mentorship of a qualified sponsor, benefit from a collaborative scientific community, and participate in required meetings and retreats to foster career development and networking.
