Damon Runyon Physician-Scientist Training Award
This award funds early-career physician-scientists with mentorship and protected time to advance clinical or translational cancer research and support their transition to independent research careers.
Funder: Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
Due Dates: December 1, 2026: Full application submission deadline (submit through Proposal Central by 4:00 PM Eastern Time)
Funding Amounts: $100,000/year for 4 years (total $400,000); institutional allowance of $10,000/year included
Summary: Supports early-career physician-scientists with mentorship and protected research time to advance clinical or translational cancer research.
Key Information: Requires 80% protected research time and strong institutional commitment.
Description
The Damon Runyon Physician-Scientist Training Award provides substantial support to early-career physician-scientists pursuing clinical or translational cancer research. This program is designed to foster the next generation of physician-scientists by providing both financial resources and structured mentorship, ensuring recipients have the protected time necessary to develop as independent researchers. The award emphasizes a strong institutional commitment, comprehensive mentorship, and a clear plan for the candidate’s transition to an independent research career in oncology.
