Young Investigator Award (YIA)
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The Young Investigator Award from ASCO funds mentored, early-career clinical or translational cancer research to foster new physician-scientists’ independent research careers.
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Funder: American Society of Clinical Oncology
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 for one year; supports research expenses, personnel, and travel to the ASCO Annual Meeting.
Summary: Supports early-career oncology physicians with mentored funding for patient-oriented clinical or translational cancer research.
Key Information: Applicants may only submit one application to either the YIA or CDA competition per cycle.
Description
The Young Investigator Award (YIA) from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), through its Conquer Cancer® Grants & Awards program, is designed to support early-career physicians transitioning from oncology fellowship to faculty roles. The YIA provides mentored funding for patient-oriented clinical or translational oncology research, fostering the development of independent research careers for clinician-scientists. Projects in all areas of cancer research are eligible, and both U.S. and international applicants are welcome.
