Young Investigator Award Grant

Young Investigator Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Conquer Cancer Foundation
Amount: US $50,000
Last Updated: August 06, 2025

Summary

The Young Investigator Award (YIA) supports emerging clinical oncology researchers by providing $50,000 in funding for one year. This mentored award is aimed at physicians transitioning from fellowship to faculty roles, facilitating their research under expert guidance. Applications are welcome from both U.S. and international candidates across all cancer research areas. Recipients may also accept additional grants from other sources, promoting a collaborative environment in cancer research.

Overview

Young Investigator Award The Young Investigator Award (YIA) provides funding to promising investigators to encourage and promote quality research in clinical oncology. The purpose of this grant is to fund physicians during the transition from a fellowship program to a faculty appointment. This is a mentored award and the research project is conducted under the guidance of a scientific mentor. Applications in all areas of cancer research are accepted from U.S. and international applicants. The YIA is a one-year grant totaling $50,000 that supports personnel and/or research expenses, and travel to attend the Conquer Cancer Grants & Awards Ceremony at the ASCO Annual Meeting. Applicants who are selected to receive a YIA are allowed to receive other grants from other funding agencies.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Be an ASCO member or have submitted a membership application with the grant application.