Young Investigator Award Special Competitions
The Young Investigator Award Special Competitions from Conquer Cancer - the ASCO Foundation fund mentored early-career oncology researchers to conduct innovative clinical cancer research.
Funder: Conquer Cancer - the ASCO Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 for one year; supports personnel, research expenses, and travel to the ASCO Annual Meeting.
Summary: Supports early-career oncology researchers transitioning to faculty roles with mentored clinical cancer research projects.
Key Information: Applicants must be ASCO members or have a pending membership at submission.
Description
The Young Investigator Award Special Competitions provide early-career oncology researchers with funding to support mentored research projects as they transition from fellowship to faculty positions. This one-year, $50,000 award aims to foster the next generation of leaders in clinical oncology by enabling recipients to conduct innovative cancer research under the guidance of an experienced mentor. Special competitions may target specific research areas, with endowed and donor-supported awards available in select cancer topics.
