Special Fellow (Career Development Program 2026–2027)
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Special Fellow grant supports advanced postdocs in mentored blood cancer research to foster their development toward independent academic careers.
Funder: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Due Dates: October 15, 2026: Eligibility phase deadline (3:00 PM ET) | November 1, 2026: Letter of intent phase deadline (3:00 PM ET) | November 15, 2026: Blind letters of reference deadline (3:00 PM ET) | November 15, 2026: Full application phase deadline (3:00 PM ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000/year for 2 or 3 years (salary-only; minimum $70,000/year to awardee; potential $3,600/year childcare supplement)
Summary: Supports advanced postdocs and instructors in mentored blood cancer research, providing salary-only funding to help transition toward independent academic careers.
Key Information: Salary-only; does not cover research costs or tuition.
Description
This opportunity supports advanced postdoctoral researchers and instructors working in blood cancer research who have 3–5 years of postdoctoral experience by the award start date. The grant is designed to provide salary support, enabling awardees to continue mentored research directly relevant to hematologic malignancies and related premalignant conditions. The goal is to foster the development of promising investigators as they build their research portfolios and enhance their competitiveness for independent faculty positions. Only salary (not research or tuition costs) is supported.
