Young Investigator Award Special Competitions
Conquer Cancer’s Young Investigator Award funds mentored clinical oncology research by early-career physicians, with special focus areas like early cancer detection and pediatric brain tumors.
Funder: Conquer Cancer - the ASCO Foundation
Due Dates: March 30, 2026 (Early Cancer Detection) | July 15, 2026 (Pediatric Brain Tumors & General Special Competition)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 for a one-year mentored research project in clinical oncology.
Summary: Funds early-career physicians worldwide to support mentored research in clinical oncology during transition to faculty roles.
Key Information: Applicants may only submit one application per funding cycle (either special or general competition).
Description
The Young Investigator Award (YIA) Special Competitions, offered by Conquer Cancer – the ASCO Foundation, provide one-year, $50,000 grants to promising early-career physicians globally. These awards support mentored research projects in clinical oncology, designed to help researchers during the critical transition from fellowship to a faculty appointment. Special competitions are periodically available for specific areas in oncology, such as pediatric brain tumors and early cancer detection, depending on donor funding. Recipients conduct their research under the guidance of an experienced mentor, with rigorous review to ensure scientific merit.
