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

September 2026

$50,000 for one year; supports early-career brain tumor research during the fellowship-to-faculty transition.

Annual award for early-career investigators advancing innovative brain tumor research as they transition to faculty roles.

This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.

--- ## Description This annual award supports promising early-career investigators with a demonstrated interest in brain tumor research. It is specifically designed to assist researchers during the critical transition from fellowship to faculty appointment, providing resources to advance innovative projects focused on the understanding, diagnosis, or treatment of brain tumors. The award highlights the importance of early-career support in fostering impactful scientific contributions to neuro-oncology. --- ## Due Dates - September 2026 (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $50,000 total for a one-year project. - Funding is intended for personnel, research expenses, and travel to the Conquer Cancer Foundation Grants and Awards Ceremony. - Awardees receive support for innovative, high-impact research in brain tumor science during the early career transition phase. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be early-career investigators (physicians: MD, DO, or international equivalent) within the last two years of final subspecialty training at an academic medical institution at the time of application. - Intended for those transitioning from fellowship to their first faculty appointment. - Research must focus on brain tumors (neuro-oncology). - Applicants must have a scientific mentor at their sponsoring institution. - Open to both U.S. and international applicants. - ASCO membership (or a pending application) is required. --- ## Application Process - Submit applications online via the [ASCO Young Investigator Award portal](https://asco.smapply.org/prog/YIA/). - Required materials include: - Project abstract and specific aims - Personal statement and biosketch - Research strategy and biostatistical plan - Mentor’s biosketch and letter of support - Institutional letter of support (from Department Chair or Dean) - Institutional approval face sheet signed by an institutional approver - Optional but encouraged: clinical protocol, supporting documentation, prior publications, letter of biostatistical support - All application components must be submitted by the deadline; late submissions are not accepted. --- ## Additional Information - The award is highly competitive and emphasizes mentorship and institutional support. - Past recipients have conducted research on diverse topics in brain tumor biology and therapy, including glioma pathways, immunotherapy, and resistance mechanisms. - Check the [Sontag Foundation](https://sontagfoundation.org/other-programs/) and [ASCO YIA page](https://www.asco.org/career-development/grants-awards/funding-opportunities/young-investigator-award) for up-to-date eligibility details and application instructions. --- ## External Links - [Sontag Foundation – Grant Programs](https://sontagfoundation.org/other-programs/) - [ASCO YIA Funding Opportunity](https://www.asco.org/career-development/grants-awards/funding-opportunities/young-investigator-award) - [ASCO Young Investigator Award Application Portal](https://asco.smapply.org/prog/YIA/) - [ASCO Conquer Cancer Grants & Awards](https://www.conquer.org/cancer-research/grants-awards) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |-------------------------|------------------------------------------------| | General inquiries | [info@sontagfoundation.org](mailto:info@sontagfoundation.org) | | Sontag Foundation phone | +1 904-273-8755 | | Online contact form | [Sontag Foundation Contact](https://sontagfoundation.org/contact/) | | ASCO YIA grant queries | [grants@conquercancerfoundation.org](mailto:grants@conquercancerfoundation.org) | ---

ASCO Conquer Cancer Sontag Foundation Young Investigator Award

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