The Distinguished Scientist Award
This grant funds outstanding early-career scientists to advance innovative primary brain tumor research, supporting high-impact projects and fostering a collaborative research community.
Funder: Sontag Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $750,000 total over 5 years ($150,000/year, including up to $19,500/year indirect costs)
Summary: Supports outstanding early-career scientists advancing research on primary brain tumors with substantial funding and access to a collaborative community.
Key Information: For early-career faculty at US or Canadian non-profit institutions; clinical trials and metastatic brain cancer projects are not eligible.
Description
The Distinguished Scientist Award from the Sontag Foundation recognizes and supports extraordinary early-career scientists poised to make significant advancements in primary brain tumor research. The award provides substantial independent research funding and fosters a collaborative scientific community, enabling recipients to pursue innovative, high-impact projects and benefit from mentorship and peer networks. Since its inception, the program has helped launch the careers of researchers across diverse disciplines who are dedicated to improving outcomes for brain cancer patients.
