Young Investigator Award
The Conquer Cancer Young Investigator Award funds mentored research projects by early-career physicians to advance clinical oncology and foster future leaders in cancer research.
Funder: Conquer Cancer - the ASCO Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 for one year; supports research and travel to ASCO Annual Meeting
Summary: Supports early-career physician investigators with mentored research funding to launch careers in clinical oncology.
Key Information: Open to U.S. and international applicants; must be within 10 years of medical degree and in final oncology subspecialty training.
Description
The Young Investigator Award (YIA) from Conquer Cancer—the ASCO Foundation—is a competitive, mentored grant for early-career physicians transitioning from fellowship to faculty appointments. The award provides funding to promote high-quality research in clinical oncology and aims to foster the next generation of leaders in cancer research. Projects are conducted under the guidance of an experienced mentor, and the program is open to applicants working in all areas of cancer research worldwide.
