Young Investigator Awards from the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network support early-career cancer researchers studying bladder and upper tract urothelial cancer to improve understanding, treatment, and patient experience.
Funder: Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $100,000 over two years
Summary: Supports early-career researchers studying bladder cancer or upper tract urothelial cancer.
Key Information: Applicants need an institution-approved mentor who provides guidance and protected research time.
The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN) offers Young Investigator Awards to develop early-career scientists and clinical cancer researchers committed to improving the understanding, treatment, or experience of bladder cancer and upper tract urothelial cancer. Projects must focus on one or both cancers and take place in a research environment capable of supporting transformational work.
Research may span basic, translational, clinical, epidemiologic, bioengineering, or other fields. Patient-centered clinical research is also welcome, including studies of shared decision making, access to care, quality of care, quality of life, health disparities, comparative effectiveness, patient-centered outcomes, and survivorship.