Young Investigator Award
The Conquer Cancer Young Investigator Award funds early-career physicians worldwide to pursue mentored research projects in clinical oncology across all cancer types.
Funder: Conquer Cancer - the ASCO Foundation
Due Dates: July 15, 2026 (Young Investigator Award Special Competitions)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 for one year; supports research expenses and travel to ASCO Annual Meeting.
Summary: Supports early-career physicians worldwide to conduct mentored research in clinical oncology during their transition from fellowship to faculty.
Key Information: ASCO membership is required; open to both U.S. and international applicants.
Description
The Young Investigator Award (YIA) from Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, provides one-year, mentored funding to promising early-career physicians pursuing research in clinical oncology. The program is designed to help researchers transition from fellowship to faculty appointments, supporting investigative careers in oncology. The award is open to applicants globally and funds research across all cancer types, with dedicated awards for specific topics (e.g., ALK-related cancers, genomics, immunotherapy, pediatric cancers, and more as specified in the annual RFP). Recipients conduct their research under the guidance of an experienced mentor and are expected to devote significant time to research activities.
