Damon Runyon-Dale F. Frey Award for Breakthrough Scientists Grant

Damon Runyon-Dale F. Frey Award for Breakthrough Scientists Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
Amount: US $100,000
Last Updated: April 30, 2025

Summary

The Damon Runyon-Dale F. Frey Award for Breakthrough Scientists recognizes outstanding postdoctoral fellows who have demonstrated exceptional productivity during their Damon Runyon Fellowship. This prestigious award provides additional funding to support their innovative cancer research, accelerating their path to independence and encouraging a lasting commitment to the field. Selected recipients are anticipated to make transformative impacts in cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, solidifying their future as leaders in scientific research.

Overview

The Damon Runyon Fellowship identifies the nation’s top postdoctoral fellows and provides funding that enables them to complete their training under the mentorship of a leading senior scientist and encourages them to follow their own bold ideas. At the end of the Fellowship, there are often a select few who have greatly exceeded the Foundation’s highest expectations. These spectacular young scientists are the most likely to make paradigm-shifting breakthroughs that transform the way we prevent, diagnose and treat cancer. To catapult their research careers—and their impact on cancer—the Foundation will make an additional investment in these exceptional individuals by selecting them as recipients of the Damon Runyon-Dale F. Frey Award for Breakthrough Scientists. In doing so, the Foundation will: provide additional financial support to enable these scientists to continue the pursuit of bold and innovative ideas     accelerate the path to independence     encourage a continued career in cancer research Selection Criteria Exceptional productivity and significant accomplishments during the Damon Runyon Fellowship     Potential of the applicant to become a leader in the field of cancer research     Potential of the research to impact the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of one or more forms of cancer

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Damon Runyon Fellows are eligible to apply in the fourth year of their Fellowship.  Currently, Damon Runyon Fellows selected in November 2012 and May 2013 (DRG-2143-13 to DRG-2176-13, DRSG-5-13 to DRSG-7-13) are eligible to apply.    Fellows who have terminated their awards early to accept an independent academic faculty position or other funding are eligible.  Fellows may only apply once, at the deadline date that correlates with their award selection date.The funds are intended to be flexible and can be used for a variety of scientific needs including the awardee’s salary, salaries for professional and technical personnel, equipment, supplies, and other miscellaneous items required to conduct the research.  Funds may also be used to defray the cost of the recipient’s healthcare benefits.

Ineligibility

Fellows who have moved to a position at a for-profit organization are not eligible.  The award cannot be used for indirect costs or institutional overhead.