Next Gen Clinician Scientist Grant
This grant enables early-career clinician-scientists in Italy to independently lead cancer research projects aimed at improving clinical practice and advancing patient care.
Funder: Foundation for Cancer Research in Italy
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical award: ~€290,000–€330,000 per project; recent cycle total: €4.37M across 15 projects; project duration 5 years, possible extension
Summary: Supports young clinician-scientists in Italy to independently lead clinical research projects aimed at optimizing clinical practice.
Description
The Next Gen Clinician Scientist Grant is designed to empower early-career physician-researchers in Italy to develop and manage independent clinical research projects with the overarching goal of advancing and optimizing clinical practice. The program emphasizes fostering the next generation of clinician-scientists, enabling them to bridge clinical work and research innovation within Italian medical institutions. Projects are typically supported for five years, with the possibility of cost-neutral extensions, and are expected to contribute meaningfully to cancer research and patient care.
