Pew-Stewart Scholars for Cancer Research
The Pew-Stewart Scholars for Cancer Research program funds early-career professors pursuing innovative, high-impact cancer research to accelerate discovery and progress toward a cure.
Funder: The Pew Charitable Trusts
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026
Funding Amounts: $300,000 total ($75,000/year for 4 years) per scholar; limited PI salary and indirect cost coverage.
Summary: Supports early-career assistant professors conducting innovative cancer research at select U.S. institutions.
Key Information: Nomination required; only one applicant per participating institution each cycle.
Description
The Pew-Stewart Scholars for Cancer Research program is a national initiative designed to support promising early-career scientists whose research accelerates discovery and advances progress toward a cure for cancer. Funded by The Alexander and Margaret Stewart Trust and administered by The Pew Charitable Trusts, this program provides substantial, flexible funding to assistant professors at participating U.S. institutions, empowering them to pursue high-impact, innovative cancer research. The program emphasizes creativity and pioneering approaches in basic, translational, or applied cancer research and seeks to cultivate a new generation of leaders in the field.
