Young Investigator Award (YIA)
The ASCO Young Investigator Award supports early-career oncology researchers transitioning to faculty with funding for mentored, high-quality cancer research in any area of clinical oncology.
Funder: American Society of Clinical Oncology
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026
Funding Amounts: $50,000 for one year; supports research expenses and travel to the ASCO Annual Meeting
Summary: Mentored award supporting early-career clinical oncology researchers transitioning from fellowship to faculty for high-quality cancer research.
Description
The Young Investigator Award (YIA) from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), administered through Conquer Cancer, is designed to support promising early-career clinical oncology researchers. This mentored award provides funding for physicians as they transition from fellowship programs to faculty appointments, enabling them to conduct high-quality research in clinical oncology under the guidance of an experienced mentor. The award accepts applications in all areas of cancer research and is open to both U.S. and international applicants.
