Global Oncology Young Investigator Award
The Global Oncology Young Investigator Award supports mentored research tackling cancer challenges in low-resource settings, funded by Conquer Cancer - the ASCO Foundation.
Funder: Conquer Cancer - the ASCO Foundation
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 (Application opens) | September 10, 2026 (Letter of Intent due) | January 14, 2027 (Full application due, by invitation)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 for a one-year project; up to 10% ($5,000) may be used for indirect costs.
Summary: Supports early-career researchers conducting mentored, innovative global oncology projects to address cancer challenges in diverse resource settings.
Key Information: Two-step process: Letter of Intent required before full proposal invitation; applicants must be within 10 years of terminal degree and commit 60% effort to research.
Description
This award funds early-career investigators committed to advancing research in global oncology, with a strong emphasis on projects addressing cancer prevention, care, and control in low- and middle-income countries or resource-limited settings. The program is designed as a mentored initiative, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange between investigators in both low- and high-resource environments. Supported research may span clinical and translational science, innovative care delivery, prevention, palliative care, implementation science, and health systems research. The ultimate goal is to develop future leaders in global oncology and generate impactful discoveries that can improve cancer care worldwide.
