Young Investigator Award Special Competitions
Young Investigator Award Special Competitions support physician investigators with mentored oncology research that advances quality clinical cancer research and develops their academic research careers.
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Funder: Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation
Due Dates: January 28, 2027 (Five competitions) | February 18, 2027 (Post-submission materials) | March 11, 2027 (Seven competitions)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 for one year; Drug Development: $60,000, including $10,000 for mentorship
Summary: Supports mentored oncology research by physicians transitioning from fellowship or training to academic faculty careers.
Key Information: Applicants must commit at least 60% of their total time to research during the award period.
Description
Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, supports promising physician investigators through mentored research awards during the transition from oncology fellowship or training to a faculty appointment. Special competitions draw on endowed and dedicated donor funding for disease-specific and care-focused research. Projects are conducted with an experienced mentor in the proposed research area, with the goal of promoting quality clinical oncology research and developing investigators’ research careers.
The 2027 competitions span drug development, supportive care, geriatric oncology, brain tumors, survivorship, early detection, veteran cancer, and selected malignancies. Drug Development supports discovery and development of new cancer therapeutics. Supportive Care focuses on quality of life, symptoms, treatment side effects, and psychological, social, and spiritual needs. Preclinical studies are accepted in the detailed competition guidelines when findings would ultimately translate to clinical care.
