[Sontag Foundation](https://sontagfoundation.org)

July 1, 2025 (Opens) | September 11, 2025 (Deadline)

$50,000 for a one-year project; single award annually

Annual award supporting early-career researchers in brain tumor research during their transition from fellowship to faculty.

--- ## Description The Young Investigator Award, presented jointly by the ASCO Conquer Cancer Foundation and the Sontag Foundation, supports promising early-career physician-scientists with a strong interest in brain tumor research. This annual award is designed to aid researchers during the pivotal transition from fellowship to a faculty appointment, fostering the development of innovative research in neuro-oncology. The award emphasizes mentorship, research environment, and the feasibility of completing the proposed project within one year. --- ## Due Dates - Application portal opens: July 1, 2025 - Application deadline: September 11, 2025, 11:59 PM (EDT) --- ## Funding Amount - $50,000 total for a one-year project - Typically, one award is made annually --- ## Eligibility - Early-career physician-scientists (typically in the final year of fellowship or within the first year of faculty appointment) - Demonstrated strong interest in brain tumor research - Must have a qualified scientific mentor and a supportive institutional environment - Open to U.S. and international applicants --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted via the [ASCO Conquer Cancer application portal](https://asco.smapply.org/prog/YIA/). - Applicants must log in, select the "Young Investigator Award," and complete the application form. - Required materials typically include: - Research proposal (project must be feasible within one year) - Detailed statistical plan - Mentor’s letter describing the mentorship plan and support - Institutional letter confirming resources and protected research time - For full guidelines and the Request for Proposals (RFP), visit the [ASCO YIA funding opportunity page](https://society.asco.org/career-development/grants-awards/funding-opportunities/young-investigator-award). --- ## Additional Information - The award is highly competitive and prestigious, with a strong emphasis on mentorship, research environment, and the applicant’s academic trajectory. - Past recipients have conducted a range of innovative projects in brain tumor research, including studies on glioma pathways, blood-brain barrier techniques, and immunogenomics. - Early preparation and strong biostatistical planning are critical for a successful application. --- ## External Links - [Sontag Foundation – Program Page](https://sontagfoundation.org/other-programs/) - [ASCO YIA Application Portal](https://asco.smapply.org/prog/YIA/) - [ASCO YIA Funding Opportunity](https://society.asco.org/career-development/grants-awards/funding-opportunities/young-investigator-award) - [Conquer Cancer – Grants & Awards Overview](https://www.conquer.org/cancer-research/grants-awards) - [Recent YIA Recipients (PDF)](https://sontagfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ASCO-YIA-2024.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |---------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------| | Sontag Foundation | [Contact Page](https://sontagfoundation.org/contact/) | | Email | info@sontagfoundation.org | | Phone | +1 904-273-8755 |

Young Investigator Award - ASCO Conquer Cancer Sontag Foundation

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