Young Investigator Award Special Competitions
Conquer Cancer – the ASCO Foundation’s Young Investigator Award Special Competitions fund mentored, one-year clinical oncology research projects for early-career physicians in diverse cancer fields.
Funder: Conquer Cancer - the ASCO Foundation
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 (Application open) | January 28, 2027 (Full application deadline for Drug Development, Supportive Care, Geriatric Oncology, Primary Brain Tumors, Survivorship Research) | March 11, 2027 (Full application deadline for Early Cancer Detection, Veteran Cancer, Mantle Cell Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, and overall Special Competitions)
Funding Amounts: $50,000–$60,000 for one year (most awards: $50,000; Drug Development: $60,000 including $10,000 for mentor); paid to institution; supports research and career development
Summary: Mentored, one-year awards for early-career physicians worldwide to support clinical oncology research and facilitate transition to faculty roles.
Key Information: Applicants may only accept one Conquer Cancer award at a time; ASCO membership required; application must be submitted online.
Description
The Young Investigator Award Special Competitions from Conquer Cancer – the ASCO Foundation provide one-year, mentored research funding for early-career physicians pursuing clinical oncology research. These awards are designed to support the transition from fellowship to faculty appointment, enabling promising investigators to advance high-quality, impactful cancer research under the guidance of an experienced mentor. The program welcomes applications from both U.S. and international candidates and covers a broad spectrum of cancer research areas, including special focus competitions (e.g., Drug Development, Supportive Care, Geriatric Oncology, Primary Brain Tumors, Survivorship, Early Detection, Veteran Cancer, Mantle Cell Lymphoma, and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia).
