Next Gen Clinician Scientist Grant
The Next Gen Clinician Scientist Grant funds early-career clinician-scientists in Italy to lead innovative, independent clinical cancer research, supported by the Foundation for Cancer Research in Italy.
Funder: Foundation for Cancer Research in Italy
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical award: €250,000–€350,000 per project over 5 years; recent cycle: €4.37M total for 15 projects
Summary: Supports early-career clinician-scientists in Italy to independently lead innovative clinical research projects in oncology.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; deadlines and guidelines may change.
Description
The Next Gen Clinician Scientist Grant, offered by the Foundation for Cancer Research in Italy (Fondazione AIRC), is designed to empower promising young physician-researchers to develop and lead independent clinical research projects aimed at optimizing clinical practice in oncology. The grant specifically targets early-career clinicians who wish to transition to research independence, providing them with the resources and autonomy necessary to advance patient care and foster innovation in cancer research within Italy. Funded projects are investigator-driven and are expected to have a direct clinical impact.
