Damon Runyon-St. Jude Pediatric Cancer Research Fellowship Award
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Damon Runyon-St. Jude Pediatric Cancer Research Fellowship Award supports early-career scientists conducting innovative research to improve childhood cancer prevention, diagnosis, or treatment.
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Funder: Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Four years of stipends: $70,000–$76,000 annually, plus $2,000 annual expense allowance
Summary: Supports early-career scientists pursuing innovative basic or clinical research to improve pediatric cancer prevention, diagnosis, or treatment.
Key Information: Applicants must have a qualified research Sponsor and cannot continue training in their PhD laboratory.
Description
This fellowship is a partnership between the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, designed to address the shortage of scientists focused on childhood cancer. It supports innovative basic and clinical research with the potential to significantly improve the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of one or more pediatric cancers. Theoretical and experimental approaches investigating pediatric cancer causes, mechanisms, therapies, and prevention are welcome.
Research support is paired with mentorship to develop Fellows’ scientific knowledge, technical and analytical skills, and capacity for independent inquiry. The proposed research and training environment should offer a new opportunity to broaden the candidate’s abilities. Fellows’ retreats and annual meetings at St. Jude provide opportunities to present research, pursue professional development, and build collaborations.
