Young Investigator Awards
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Young Investigator Awards support early-career researchers at NCCN Member Institutions conducting oncology research to generate new knowledge, advance cancer care, and develop future leaders in oncology.
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Funder: National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $150,000 over two years
Summary: Supports early-career investigators at NCCN Member Institutions conducting oncology research to advance cancer care.
Key Information: Candidates must be nominated by an NCCN Member Institution.
Description
The NCCN Foundation Young Investigator Awards support early-career investigators conducting research on important issues in oncology. Announced annually by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) and the NCCN Foundation, the program invests in the next generation of cancer researchers at NCCN Member Institutions. Its goal is to generate significant new knowledge that advances cancer care and supports future leaders in oncology.
Supported work spans cancer biology, treatment, diagnosis, and care delivery. Recent projects address resistance to targeted therapies, molecular residual disease assessment, novel combination treatments, biomarkers, early cancer detection, and equitable access to cellular therapies. Care-delivery studies include navigation interventions, guidelines-concordant care, and electronic symptom monitoring for palliative referrals. The NCCN Oncology Research Program (ORP) manages applications and selection and provides guidance and oversight throughout funded projects.
