Postdoctoral Research Funding Opportunities as of 12/1/2021

Subject to change. Please consult award website for latest updates.

Amount (max, if Deadline(s)

Sponsor Program Description Eligibility/Requirements range) (LOI - if required)
The Young Investigator Award, initiated in 1985, is CTF’s longest Applicant must be:
running award program, and provides two-year salary support to •a graduate student pursuing an MD, Ph.D., or equivalent
early career NF researchers, such as senior doctoral students degree
and post-doctoral researchers, to help them get established as •affiliated with the laboratory of a senior researcher who is the LOI: 1/3/2022
Children's Tumor Young Investigator Awardindependent
(YIA) $174,000 Full Application:
Foundation NF investigators. Since its inception several YIAs applicant’s research sponsor. The sponsor must offer a training
have made groundbreaking research findings and notable environment that is conducive for the growth and education of 3/4/2022
publications through this program, and many have advanced to an early-career NF researcher. As part of the application, the
become leaders in the NF research and clinical communities. The mentor will be asked to describe the intended training plan.
mainpurpose
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other research expenses. Indirect costs are not permitted. July 1, 2017). Applicants with a medical degree must have
The Foundation funds basic research and clinical studies that completed
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address improved methods of prevention, detection and residency
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appointment).
treatment of skin cancer. Researchers are invited to submit • Work under the auspices of a mentor at an academic,
Skin Cancer Foundation Research Grant Awards applications for one-year projects to be conducted in the medical, or research institution anywhere in the world.
dermatology departments of medical institutions in the United
States.
The AACR Lymphoma Research Fellowships represent a joint Applicants must have a doctoral degree (PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or $120,000 1/8/2021
effort to encourage and support postdoctoral or clinical research equivalent) in a related field and not currently be a candidate
American Association fellows to conduct lymphoma research and to establish a for a further doctoral degree.
for Cancer Research AACR Lymphoma Research Fellowships
successful career path in this field. The research proposed for
(AACR) funding may be basic, translational, clinical, or epidemiological in At the start of the grant term on July 1, 2020, applicants must
nature and must have direct applicability and relevance to Have completed their most recent doctoral degree within the
lymphoma.
Medical research grants are awarded nationwide primarily to past
nonefive years (i.e., degree cannot have been conferred before $50,000 10/11/2018;
fellows and junior investigative researchers who make July 1, 2016; the formal date of receipt of doctoral degree is the 1/11/2019
These fellowships
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mentored lymphoma research. A partial amount of funds may an academic, medical, or research institution anywhere in the
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for other AACR grants. research position
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for manuscripts that pertain directly to the funded project, and eligible.
other research expenses.
The ASH Research Training Award for Fellows (RTAF) is designed Award is open to both MD and MD-PhD researchers between $70,000 1/18/2022
to encourage junior researchers in hematology, Any
theirindividual
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hematology/oncology, requirements. training program
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American Society of
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hematology,
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or Canada.
Qualified researchers are invited to apply for an AACR Career
Hope Funds for Cancer Research is offering fellowships to Development
none Award. $160,500 LOI: 9/19/2021
postdoctoral scientists who propose to work on highly Full Application:
Hope Funds for Cancer innovative research projects that challenge the traditional All applicants with questions about eligibility should contact the 1/25/2022
Postdoctoral Fellowship paradigms of understanding the causes, mechanisms, AACR's Scientific Review an Grants Administration at
Research
progression, disease markers or risk factors of the most difficult- grants@aacr.org before submitting an application.
to-treat cancers, including pancreatic, lung, liver, sarcomas,
esophageal,
The AACR Lung brain, gastric,
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a joint $120,000 1/29/2021
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American Association Funds believe
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lung cancer researchresearch thatand could to lead to a
establish candidate for a further doctoral degree.
for Cancer Research AACR Lung Cancer Research Fellowships
breakthroughs
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basic, translational, of its mission.
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nature and must have direct applicability and relevance to the hold a mentored research position with the title of postdoctoral
impact
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progression.
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treatment fellowships
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scientists at what is often a critical stage in their Applicants with a medical degree must have completed their
careers. As a result, there have been over 1,600 Jane Coffin most recent doctoral degree or medical residency - whichever
Childs Fellows doing basic cancer-related research in date is later - within the past five years.
laboratories in North America, Europe, Japan and Australia.
Applicants who believe that they are at the level of
postdoctoral or clinical research fellow, but hold a different title
may be eligible and must contact the AACR's SRGA before
submitting an application.

Investigators may submit only one application for the AACR

Lung Cancer Research Fellowships but may concurrently apply
for other AACR grants. However, applicants are expected to
accept the first grant they are awarded. Individuals may accept
 The Bosarge Family Foundation-Waun Ki Hong Scholar Award for Applicants must have a doctoral degree (including PhD, MD, $120,000 2/18/2021
Regenerative Cancer Medicine represents a joint effort to MD/PhD, or equivalent) in a related field and not currently be a
American Association encourage and support postdoctoral or clinical research fellows candidate for a further doctoral degree. At the start of the
to conduct highly
for Cancer Research The Bosarge Family Foundation-Waun novel
Ki Hong and provocative
Scholar research in the
Award for Regenerative fieldMedicine
Cancer of grant term on July 1, 2021, applicants must hold a mentored
(AACR) regenerative cancer medicine and to establish a successful research position with the title of postdoctoral fellow, clinical
career path in this field. The research proposed for funding may research fellow, or the equivalent.
be translational, clinical, or epidemiological in nature and must
have direct applicability and relevance to enhancing the
physiology or function of cancer survivors using regenerative citizen of the U.S. or Canada or hold a visa in the U.S. or Canada $50,000 2/25/2019
medicine techniques.
Bladder Cancer
Advocacy Network Young Investigator AwardThis award provides a two-year grant of $120,000 to support the
(BCAN) salary and benefits of the fellow while working on mentored
research focused on regenerative cancer medicine. A partial
amount
The of funds Clinical
AACR-Bayer may beOncology
designated for non-personnel
Research (CORE) Training Applicants must: $100,000 2/28/2022
expenses, such
Fellowships as research/laboratory
Program supplies,exceptional
is designed to encourage equipment, •have a medical degree (including MD, DO, or MD/PhD), and
publication
clinical charges
research for manuscripts
by bridging that pertainbetween
close collaboration directly to the not currently be a candidate for a further doctoral degree.
funded project,
academia and other
and industry. research
Each expenses.
fellowship Indirect
provides costsover
$100,000 are •have enrolled in an accredited hematology/oncology or
not permitted.
one year to support the salary and benefits of the fellow while radiation oncology fellowship program at an academic, medical,
American Association working at a Bayer facility in Cambridge, MA. Time to be spent at or research institution within the United States.
for Cancer Research AACR Clinical Oncology Research
the Bayer (CORE)
over this
Training
one-year
Fellowships
period can be flexible and is •not be employees or subcontractors of a U.S. government
(AACR) determined upon mutual agreement between the selected entity or for-profit private industry or be clinical fellows
fellow and Bayer. Selected clinical researchers will be provided applying from a U.S. government laboratory (e.g., NIH, CDC,
with real-world experience in clinical development at the FDA, etc.).
facilities of Bayer, including drug development, clinical trial
design, and data analysis. They will be accountable for executing
clinical research project(s) and completing the research within
the one-year
improve cancerprogram. Outstanding fellows may be invited to
care delivery only US citizens or permanent residents. All scholars should be unspecified 3/1/2021
extend the fellowship for an additional year. affiliated or have the potential for affiliation with one of the
University of Michigan T-32 in Cancer Care Delivery following U-M schools and colleges: Engineering, Medicine,
(NIH) Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health and/or Social Work. All
scholars should demonstrate interest or capability to conduct
research in one of the three areas listed below within the
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) offers career cancer
MD, care
PhD, continuum:
DVM, or equivalent with a minimum of 2.5 years of $201,000 Eligibility due:
development awards to postdoctoral fellows and instructors, as •postdoctoral
Descriptive research
discoverytraining,
to identify
andpatterns and consequences
is in a mentored research 3/1/2021
well as early-career independent investigators, engaging in of cancercontinuing
position, care delivery.
a research program of direct relevance to Abstract due:
basic, clinical, or translational research to help understand and • Developing and
hematological testing interventions
malignancies to improve
and/or relevant both patient-
pre-malignant 3/15/2021
Leukemia & Lymphoma centered and system-level outcomes in the cancer context.
Career Development Program
treat -hematologic
Special Fellow malignancies and relevant premalignant conditions. Full application
Society • Implementation science methods to assure efficacious
condicitons. due: 4/5/2021
interventions are delivered in cancer care delivery settings.

The Foundation encourages all theoretical and experimental Candidates who have already accepted a postdoctoral research $231,000 over 4 3/15/2021
research relevant to the study of cancer and the search for fellowship award are not eligible. years
Damon Runyon Cancer cancer causes, mechanisms, therapies and prevention. Due to COVID-19 related laboratory closures earlier this year,
Damon Runyon Fellowship Award Damon Runyon is extending its application eligibility
Research Foundation
requirements for the March 15, 2021 application deadline by
three months. (This is a one-time extension and will not apply
basic, preclinical, clinical, cancer control, psychosocial, to
USfuture
citizendeadlines.)
or permanent resident. Researchers who are within 3 $792,000 4/1/2021
behavioral, epidemiology, health services and health policy Applicants
years must have
of receiving received
a doctoral their may
degree degrees
apply nofor
more than 18
initial
American Cancer research months 21
funding months
to start prior for
training to the application deadline
an independent career indate.
cancer
Postdoctoral Fellowships Applicants
research must notbasic,
(including have preclinical,
been in their Sponsors'
clinical, labscontrol,
cancer for more
Society (ACS)
than one yearbehavioral,
psychosocial, 15 months epidemiology,
prior to the application deadline
health services anddate.
health policy research).
The CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship Program supports Applicants for the CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship $175,500 4/1/2021
qualified young scientists at leading universities and research Program must be working in areas directly related to
Cancer Research centers around the world who wish to receive training in immunology or cancer immunology. An eligible project must fall
Irvington Institute Fellowship Program
fundamental immunology or cancer immunology. into the broad field of immunology with relevance to solving
Institute
A panel of scientists drawn from our Scientific Advisory Council the cancer problem.
rigorously evaluates each candidate, the intended sponsor and Applicants must have a doctoral degree by the date of award
training
This awardenvironment,
is to supportandthethe natureofand
training feasibilitywho
researchers of the
have activation and
Researchers must
who areconduct
within 3their
yearsproposed research
of receiving under a
a doctoral $175,500 4/1/2021
proposed
received aproject.
doctoral degree to provide initial funding leading to sponsordegree may whoapply
holdsfor
a formal appointment
initial funding to startat training
the hostfor an
The Institute seeks
an independent hypothesis-driven,
career in cancer research mechanistic
(includingstudies
basic, in institution.
independent career in cancer research (including basic,
American Cancer both immunology
preclinical, clinical,and tumor
cancer immunology.
control, The applicant
psychosocial, behavioral,and Applicants with
preclinical, 5 orcancer
clinical, more years of psychosocial,
control, relevant postdoctoral
behavioral,
Postdoctoral Fellowships sponsor should make every effort to demonstrate the potential experience are not eligible, with the exception of M.D.
Society (ACS) epidemiology, health services and health policy research). epidemiology, health services and health policy research).
of the proposed
Awards may be for studies
threetoyears
directly
withimpact our understanding
progressive stipends of of applicants, who should not include years of residency in this
the immune
$48,000, system’s
$50,000, androle in cancer.
$52,000 calculation.must be US citizens or permanent residents.
per year, plus a $4,000 per year Applicants
fellowship allowance (an additional $1,500 is added to the Only in exceptional circumstances will applicants who have
fellowship allowance in the lastFellowship
year to attend the ACS already spent 3 or more years in a sponsor’s laboratory by the
The CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Program supports Applicants for the CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship up to $175,500 over 4/1/2021
Postdoctoral Fellows Symposium or universities
a domestic scientific start date of fellowship be considered for a fellowship award.
qualified young scientists at leading and research Program must be
The fellowship canworking in areasindirectly
be performed related
the United to or
States 3 years
meeting).
centers Depending
around on availability
the world who wish of to special
receiveendowment
training in funds, immunology or cancer immunology. An eligible project must fall
the Society annually selectsorone or more of the top-ranked abroad, but must take place at a non-profit institution. There
fundamental immunology cancer immunology. intono
are thecitizenship
broad fieldrestrictions.
of immunology with relevance to solving
fellowships to be supplemented above the standard stipend. the cancer problem. Applicants must have a doctoral degree by
Only one fellow per sponsor may apply per application round,
the date
and facultyof award
sponsors activation
may notand havemust
more conduct their CRI-
than three proposed
research under a sponsor who holds a formal appointment at
Cancer Research supported fellows at any time.
CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship Program the host institution. Applicants with 5 or more years of relevant
Institute postdoctoral experience at the time of award activation are not
eligible, with the exception of M.D. applicants, who should not
include years of residency in this calculation.

The mission of the OCRP is to support patient-centered research Investigators at the level of postdoctoral fellow or clinical fellow Pre-app: 4/1/2021
to prevent, detect, treat, and cure ovarian cancer to enhance (or equivalent) and above may be named by the organization as Application:
Department of Defense the health and well-being of Service members, Veterans, the PI on the application. 7/8/2021
Ovarian Cancer - Pilot Award
retirees, their family members, and all women impacted by this
(DoD) CDMRP
disease.

Department of Defense Lung Cancer Research Program

To be Concept
consideredAward
for funding, applications for the FY20 LCRP $100,000 Pre-app: 4/6/2021
(DoD) Concept Award must address at least one of the nine Areas of Full app:
Emphasis listed below: 4/20/2021
 Identify innovative strategies for prevention of the occurrence
of lung cancer.
 Identify innovative strategies for the screening and early
detection of lung cancer.
 Understand the molecular mechanisms of initiation and
progression to lung cancer.
Prostate Cancer PCF-Pfizer Health Equity Challenge
 Understand
Pfizer Global
Awards
Medical
contributors
Grantsto(GMG)
lung cancer
supports
development
the global other To be eligible: $150,000 LOI: 4/9/2021
Foundation & Pfizer than tobacco.
healthcare community’s independent  Identify
initiatives
innovative • Composed of a team of at least three (3) investigators, Full Proposal:
strategies
(e.g., research,
for the
quality
treatment
improvement
of lung cancer.
or education) to improve including one young investigator. Applicant (Principal 8/30/2021
patient
 Identifyoutcomes
innovative in areas of unmet
strategies medical
for the need of
prevention that are
recurrence Investigator; PI) must have a medical or doctoral degree (MD,
of or metastases
aligned with Pfizer’s
from medical
lung cancer.
and/or scientific strategies. Pfizer’s PhD, ScD or equivalent), an advanced nursing degree (BSN with
 Develop
GMG competitive
or optimize
grantprognostic
program involves
or predictive
a publicly
markers
posted
to assist
RFP a MS/PhD), MPH or an advanced degree in Pharmacy,
with provides
that therapeuticdetail
decision-making.
regarding a specific area of interest, sets Psychology, Psychiatry, Sociology, Physiotherapy, or Social
 Understand
timelines for review
mechanisms
and approval,
of resistance
and works
to treatment
with a partner
(primary Work with an expertise in public health disparities relative to
and secondary).
organization or an external review panel to make final grant prostate cancer.
 Identify innovative
decisions. Organizations strategies
are invited
for lung
to submit
canceran care
application
delivery • The young investigator may hold the title of Postdoctoral
(disparities/clinical
addressing the specific
management/
gaps in research,
surveillance/symptom
practice or care as Fellow, Instructor, Research Associate, Assistant Professor, or
management).
outlined in the specific RFP. For all Investigator Sponsored equivalent and should be within six-years following completion
Research (ISRs) and general research grants, the grant requester of a professional degree (see above) or subsequent mentored
(and ultimately the grantee) is responsible for the design, academic or clinical training program.
implementation, sponsorship, and conduct of the independent • Applicants must be from non-profit/academic research
initiative supported by the grant, including compliance with any centers.
regulatory requirements. Pfizer must not be involved in any • Both early career and experienced investigators are
aspect of study protocol or project development, nor the encouraged to apply, and consideration will be given to all
conduct or monitoring of the research program. proposals meeting the
selection criteria.
• Efforts to increase representation of diverse populations
within the investigator team(s) and those designing research
projects that are
participatory and collaborative [inclusion of voices within the
communities most impacted by disparities] are encouraged.
 Projects in one or more of the following areas of lung cancer Students and fellows, staff scientists, young and mid-career $150,000 over 2 4/30/2021
research: Improving our understanding of lung cancer biology, investigators with less than ten years’ experience since initial years
prevention and screening for early detection, identification of faculty appointment
new biomarkers, development of more effective and safer
therapies, mechanisms of sensitivity and resistance to lung
Lung Cancer Research cancer therapies, psychosocial research including supportive
LCRF Pilot Grant Program measures for people with lung cancer and their families, quality
Foundation
of care and outcomes research for the improvement of
healthcare standards and overall patient outcomes.

The Ann and Sol Schreiber Mentored Investigator Award Applicants must be either clinical fellows or post-doctoral $75,000 5/1/2020
provides funding for trainees (post-doctoral fellows or clinical fellows with protected time to do the proposed work.
fellows) who are working under the supervision of a mentor who Candidates for this grant must have an M.D. and/or Ph.D.
is a recognized leader in the field of ovarian cancer research. degree. PhD applicants must be no more than 5 years out of
Ovarian Cancer their terminal degree at time of application (e.g. terminal
Ann and Sol Schreiber Mentored Investigator Award degree must have been awarded during 2014 or later); MDs
Research Alliance
and MD/PhDs must be currently enrolled in a fellowship
program.

Multiple Myeloma Supporting researchers at the post-doctorate/medical fellow or Applicants must have obtained their highest degree within the $75,000 TC 5/7/2021
Research Foundation Research Fellow Award junior faculty levels working under the supervision or guidance last 5 years and may not hold a position higher than Assistant (including 10% IDC)
(MMRF) of a research mentor in the multiple myeloma field. Professor.
Research projects focused on overcoming disparities in lung none $150,000 5/7/2021
cancer.
Lung Cancer Research
LCRF Research Grant on Disparities in Lung Cancer
Foundation

The AACR-Bayer Clinical Oncology Research (CORE) Training Applicants must: $100,000 5/31/2021
Fellowships Program is designed to encourage exceptional •have a medical degree (including MD, DO, or MD/PhD), and
clinical research by bridging close collaboration between not currently be a candidate for a further doctoral degree.
academia and industry. Each fellowship provides $100,000 over •have enrolled in an accredited hematology/oncology or
one year to support the salary and benefits of the fellow while radiation oncology fellowship program at an academic, medical,
American Association working at a Bayer facility in Cambridge, MA. Time to be spent at or research institution within the United States.
for Cancer Research AACR Clinical Oncology Research
the Bayer (CORE)
over this
Training
one-year
Fellowships
period can be flexible and is •not be employees or subcontractors of a U.S. government
(AACR) determined upon mutual agreement between the selected entity or for-profit private industry or be clinical fellows
fellow and Bayer. Selected clinical researchers will be provided applying from a U.S. government laboratory (e.g., NIH, CDC,
with real-world experience in clinical development at the FDA, etc.).
facilities of Bayer, including drug development, clinical trial
design, and data analysis. They will be accountable for executing
clinical research project(s) and completing the research within
Ovarian Cancer the one-year
Ovarian program.
Cancer Research Outstanding fellows mayLetters
Alliance is requesting be invited to
of Intent 1. Applicants must be either clinical fellows or post-doctoral $75,000 LOI: 6/14/2021
Research Fund Alliance extend
for the fellowship
the 2022 for Schreiber
Ann and Sol an additional year. Investigator
Mentored fellows with protected time to do the proposed work. Full proposal: Late
(OCRFA) Award. This grant provides funding for trainees who are working Candidates for this grant must have an M.D. and/or Ph.D. August
under the
Ann and Sol Schreiber Mentored supervision
Investigator of a mentor who is a recognized leader in degree.
Award
the field of ovarian cancer research, or relevant area. 2. Applicants must be working in institutions with well-
developed ovarian cancer research programs, in a school of
medicine or public health, or a recognized non-profit scientific
research facility.
The mission of the FY21 PCRP is to fund research that will lead to The postdoctoral
3. Applicants investigator
should be involved is considered the PI of the
in either laboratory, clinical, $200,000 Pre-app:
the elimination of death from prostate cancer and enhance the application
epidemiologicandormust exhibit
health strong
services potential
research. Thefor and leader
research 6/17/2021;
well-being of Service members, Veterans, and all the men and commitment
who will servetoaspursuing
the mentora career
should as have
an investigator
significant 7/7/2021
their families who are experiencing the impact of the disease. at the forefront
independent of prostate
cancer research cancer
funding research; however,
(NCI, DOD, OCRA,the PI is
etc.).
Within this context, the PCRP is interested in supporting not required
4. Each mentorto may
havesupport
previousonlyprostate cancer research
one applicant per year. We
research that addresses specific gaps in prostate cancer research experience. The PI must
encourage research have
groups to3vet
years or lessso
concepts ofthat
postdoctoral
only one LOI
and clinical care. Therefore, applications are required to address research experience
is submitted (excluding clinical residency or clinical
for this award.
one or more of the following FY21 PCRP Overarching Challenges: fellowship training)
5. PhD applicants as ofbeMarch
must no more 31, than
2022.5 The PCRP
years out strongly
of their
Improve quality of life to enhance outcomes and overall health encourages applications
terminal degree at time offrom PIs who demonstrate
application (e.g. terminaladegree
Department of Defense Early InvestigatorResearchand
Award
wellness for those impacted by prostate cancer; Develop commitment to pursuing
must have been awarded aduring
career2016focused in prostate
or later); MDs andcancer
treatments that improve outcomes for men with lethal prostate health MD/PhDs disparity
must be research.
currently enrolled in a fellowship program.
cancer; Advance health equity and reduce disparities in prostate
cancer; Define the biology of lethal prostate cancer to reduce
death.

The FY21 KCRP Postdoctoral and Clinical Fellowship Award As of the application submission deadline, all eligible PIs must $195,000 Pre-Application:
supports recent doctoral or medical school graduates in pursuit have: 6/22/2021
of innovative, high-impact kidney cancer research during their •Successfully completed the requirements for a doctoral Application:
postdoctoral and/or clinical fellowship and allows them to and/or medical degree. 7/13/2021
Department of Defense Kidney Cancer Research Program (KCRP)
obtain the - Postdoctoral
necessary experience andfor
Clinical Fellowship Award
an independent career as a •Be in the laboratory or clinical research setting in which the
leader in kidney cancer research. Applicants must demonstrate proposed research is to be performed as a postdoctoral or
that the proposed research has high potential to lead to, or clinical fellow.
make, significant advancements in kidney cancer research •Have four years or less of postdoctoral and/or mentored
and/or patient care. Applicants for this award must also exhibit a clinical research training experience (excluding family medical
strong
The FY21
desire
KCRP toConcept
pursue aAward
careersupports
in kidneyhighly
cancer
innovative,
research, with All
leave).
investigators at or above the level of postdoctoral fellow (or $75,000 (direct Pre-Application:
clear evidence
untested, potentially
for a researcher
groundbreaking
development
novel concepts
plan thatinwill
kidney
lead equivalent) are eligible. costs) 6/22/2021
to a successful
cancer. The Concept
independent
Award iscareer
not intended
in kidneytocancer.
support an Each investigator may be named on only one KCRP Postdoctoral Application:
incremental progression of an already established research and Clinical Fellowship Award application as a PI. 7/13/2021
Department of Defense Kidney Cancer Research Program (KCRP)
project but, - Concept
instead, Award
it allows Principal Investigators (PIs) the Only postdoctoral and/or clinical fellows are eligible. Faculty
opportunity to pursue serendipitous observations. Preliminary members and all other non-postdoctoral and clinical fellow
data are not allowed. This award mechanism supports high-risk positions are not eligible.
studies that have the potential to reveal entirely new avenues
for investigation. Applications must describe how the new idea
will enhance
The Prevent Cancer
the existing
Foundation
knowledgeprovides
of kidney
fundscancer
to create
or develop
an Fellow awards are limited to postdoctoral-level applicants $100,000 over 2 7/5/2021
an innovativein
environment andwhich
novel young
courseinvestigators
of investigation.
who wish
Research
to pursue a ONLY. Therefore, only graduate students who will have their years
completed
career in cancer
throughprevention/early
a Concept Award detection
may generate
will be optimally
sufficient doctoral degrees in hand before the project start date are
Prevent Cancer preliminary
trained. Fellowship
data to applicants
enable theshould
PI to prepare
outlineanhowapplication
their for eligible to apply.
Foundation Fellowships educational
future environment
research. will contribute to their career
development as a cancer prevention/early detection researcher.

Young Investigator grants are designed to fill the critical need for
Applicants must have their M.D., Ph.D. or dual M.D., Ph.D. and $150,000 (direct 7/12/2021
startup funds for less experienced researchers to pursue must not have achieved an appointment higher than Instructor costs)
promising research ideas. Eligible applicants may apply during (Assistant Professor level faculty, including Adjuncts at this
their fellowship training or early in their research careers but level, will not be considered). In addition: Applicants from
Alex's Lemonade Stand must not have achieved an appointment higher than Instructor. accredited clinical fellowship programs are automatically
Foundation (ALSF) for Young Investigator AwardThese grants encourage and cultivate the best and brightest eligible for the duration of their training and during their first
Childhood Cancer researchers of the future and lead to long-term research three years at the Instructor level. All other applicants must be
projects. within five years from the granting of the last doctoral
degree. A minimum of 75% of the applicant’s time during the
Young Investigator period must be allocated as protected time
Black in Cancer aims to strengthen the network between black for all research
Fellowship activities.
is targeted to applicants of African/black descent $75,000/yr for three Ltr of Inquiry:
people in the cancer space whilst highlighting black excellence in years as a trainee 8/2/2021
cancer research and medicine. In pursuit of this mission, Black in
Cancer will be highlighting Black excellence in the field of cancer
research by awarding a postdoctoral fellowship to an
Black in Cancer & outstanding member of the cancer research community who
embodies
Emerald Foundation, Black in Cancer Postdoctoral the principles of the organization. The goals of this
Fellowship
Inc. award are to advance innovative strategies that will lead to
preventions, treatments, or cures for cancers of all types,
promote research into disparities in cancer outcomes in the
Black community, and increase Black representation in the
cancer research community.

The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) is the world’s leading • The institutions and research team must be based in the $750,000 8/16/2021
philanthropic organization dedicated to funding life-saving United States.
prostate cancer research. Founded in 1993, PCF has raised more • Only organizations are eligible to receive grants, not
than $865 million to support cutting-edge research by 2,200 individuals or medical practice groups.
Prostate Cancer scientists at 220 leading cancer centers in 22 countries around • Composed of a team of at least three (3) investigators from
Foundation (PCF) & the world. Every FDA-approved life-extending treatment for nonprofit academic research centers, including one young
PCF-Pfizer-Myovant Relugolix Challenge Awards
Pfizer & Myovant prostate cancer was seeded and supported by PCF. The overall investigator. Applicants (Principle Investigator; PI) must have a
Sciences scientific goal of PCF is to cure prostate cancer. Learn more at medical or doctoral degree (MD, PhD, or equivalent).
pcf.org. • The young investigator may hold the title of Postdoctoral
Myovant Sciences aspires to redefine care for women and for Fellow, Instructor, Research Associate, Assistant Professor, or
men through purpose-driven science, empowering medicines, equivalent and should be within six-years following completion
and BCRP
The transformative
challengesadvocacy. For more
the scientific information,
community please
to design visit Investigators
research of a professional
at alldegree (MD,levels
academic DO, PhD, MD-PhD, DSc,
(or equivalent) are ScD,
eligible Level 1 up to Pre-Application:
our website
that at www.myovant.com.
will address the urgency of ending breast cancer. DDM,
to DDS, DMD,
be named MBBS,
as a PI, or equivalent)
Initiating or subsequent
PI, or Partnering PI on an $750,000; Level 2 up 8/31/2021
Department of Pfizer Globalthe
Specifically, Medical
BCRP Grants
seeks to(GMG) supports
accelerate the global
high-impact mentored academic
research application. or clinical
Applications training program.
are encouraged for postdoctoral to $2M Application:
Defense; Defense Breast Cancer Breakthrough
withAwards
clinicalLevel
healthcare 1 and 2encourage
community’s
relevance, independent initiatives
innovation and(e.g., research, •fellows.
stimulate Both early career andStatement
A Mentorship experienced investigators
is required are
for applications 9/14/2021
Health Program quality improvement or education) to improve
creativity, and facilitate productive collaborations. patient outcomes encouraged to apply and consideration will
submitted with a PI who is a postdoctoral fellow. be given to all
in areas of unmet medical need that are aligned with Pfizer’s proposals meeting the selection criteria.
medical and/or scientific strategies. Pfizer’s GMG competitive
grant program involves a publicly posted Request for Proposal
(RFP) that provides detail regarding a specific area of interest,
sets timelines for review and approval, and uses an expert
review panel (ERP) to make final grant decisions. Organizations
are invited to submit an application addressing the specific gaps
in research, practice or care as outlined in the specific RFP.
For all Investigator Sponsored Research (ISRs) and general
research grants, the grant requester (and ultimately the grantee)
is responsible for the design, implementation, sponsorship, and
conduct of the independent initiative supported by the grant,
including compliance with any regulatory requirements. Pfizer
and Myovant must not be involved in any aspect of study
protocol or project development, nor the conduct or monitoring
of the research program.
 The Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) maintains a strong Applicants must be licensed physicians at a clinical research $225,000 9/8/2021
commitment to supporting early career investigators and institution in the United States or Canada for the duration of
ensuring they can build a successful career in the field of the LRF Clinical Investigator Career Development Grant, and
lymphoma research. The LRF Clinical Investigator Career intending to pursue a career in lymphoma clinical research.
Development Award (CDA) Program is designed to support Applicants for this award should be clinical physicians in one of
Lymphoma Research physician investigators at the level of advanced fellow or junior the ACGME accredited specialties (e.g., hematology/oncology,
Clinical Investigator Career Development
faculty memberAward
who will contribute to the development of new pediatrics, pathology, dermatology, radiation oncology). The
Foundation
lymphoma therapies and diagnostic tools. applicant must be an advanced fellow or junior faculty member
with at least 2 years of fellowship or postdoctoral training and
no greater than 5 years of experience beyond completion of
his/her fellowship or post doctoral training (the five year limit
may be non-sequential) at the start of the award period. The
Clinical Investigator must spend 35 to 50 percent of his/her $105,000 9/8/2021
The Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) maintains a strong Applicants must hold an MD, PhD, or equivalent degree. MD
commitment to supporting early career investigators and time in research.
Applicants must have completed at least 2 years, but no more
ensuring they can build a successful career in the field of than 5 years of their fellowship work at the start of the award
lymphoma research. The LRF Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant is period. Applicant must secure a Primary Sponsor at their home
Lymphoma Research
Postdoctoral Fellowships designed to support investigators at the level of advanced fellow institution who will supervise the proposed research project.
Foundation or postdoctoral researcher in laboratory or clinic- based research The Grantee must spend a minimum of 80 percent of his/her
with results and conclusions that must be clearly relevant to the time in research without major patient care, teaching, or
treatment, diagnosis or prevention of Hodgkin and/or non- administrative responsibilities except as such responsibilities
Hodgkin lymphoma, including chronic lymphocytic leukemia. relate directly to a pre-clinical or clinical lymphoma research
The Young Investigator Award (YIA) provides funding to project. must meet the following criteria to qualify for a YIA:
Applicants $50,000 9/23/2021
promising investigators to encourage and promote quality •Be a physician (MD, DO, or international equivalent) working
research in clinical oncology. The purpose of this grant is to fund in any country and currently in the last two years of his/her
physicians during the transition from a fellowship program to a final subspecialty training at an academic medical institution
faculty appointment. and within 10 years of obtaining his/her medical degree at the
time of grant submission. Examples of subspecialty training
Conquer Cancer include, but are not limited to, a hematology-oncology
Young Investigator Award fellowship, a surgical oncology fellowship, or a radiation
Foundation
oncology residency. An MD, PhD is eligible if both degrees are
completed prior to the start of the grant period.
•Be planning an investigative career in clinical oncology.
•Have a valid, active medical license in the country where the
research will be conducted at the time of application.
•An institutional commitment for a faculty appointment at the
time of grant submission is not required, but the applicant
The CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is CRI's Applicants for the CRI
should be working in anIrvington
oncology Postdoctoral
laboratory or Fellowship
clinical research $175,500 10/1/2021
longest-standing continuous program. Postdoctoral fellowships Program setting. must be working in areas directly related to
provide support to fund and train young immunologists and immunology
•Have a mentor or cancer
in the immunology.
proposed research Applicants mustthe
field from have a
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the sponsoring institution must be included. experience are not eligible.
successful career in cancer immunology. •Be an ASCO member or have submitted a membership
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applicationfor withthethe
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qualified young scientists at leading universities and research Program
membership, mustorberenew
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existing directly related to
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•Be able to commit immunology.
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Irvington Institute Fellowship Program immunology or cancer immunology.
fundamental into the to
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research, not just thewith relevance
proposed to solving
project) during
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award period.
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on July 1, 2022,research
applicantsunder
must a $110,000 LOI: 10/14/2021;
proposed project.
encourages and supports postdoctoral or clinical research sponsor who holds a formal appointment at
have completed their most recent doctoral degree within thethe host Full Application:
The Institute
fellows seeks hypothesis-driven,
to establish a successful careermechanistic
path in cancer studies in
research. institution.
past three years and work under the auspices of a mentor. 1/25/2022
both immunology
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proposed immunology.
for funding may be in Theanyapplicant
area of and
basic Applicants
Applicants with
must5have or more years of
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cancer should make every effortprovides
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further of M.D.
doctoral degree.
of the proposed
$110,000 studies
to support theto directly
salary andimpact
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applicants, who shouldor
currently not include years
previously of residency
holding the rank of in this
for Cancer Research AACR Anna D. Barker Basic Cancer Research Fellowship
(AACR) the immune
working on asystem’s
mentored role in cancer.
basic calculation.adjunct professor, assistant professor, research
cancer research project. A partial instructor,
amount of funds may be designated for non-personnel Only in exceptional
assistant professor, circumstances
the equivalent will applicants
or higher whoeligible.
are not have
expenses, such as research/laboratory supplies, equipment, already spent 3 or more years in a sponsor’s laboratory by the
publication charges for manuscripts that pertain directly to the start date of fellowship be considered for a fellowship award.
funded project, and other research expenses. The fellowship can be performed in the United States or
abroad, but must take place at a non-profit institution. There
As the nation's largest private, not-for-profit source of funds for Applicants must berestrictions.
are no citizenship US citizens or permanent residents and $162,000 10/15/2021
scientists studying cancer, the American Cancer Society primarily researchers Only one fellow whoper aresponsor
within 3may years of receiving
apply a doctoral
per application round,
supports beginning investigators. We also offer grants that degree.
and faculty sponsors may not have more than three CRI-
American Cancer support the clinical and/or research training of health
Postdoctoral Fellowships professionals (nurses, physicians, and social workers). Our goal is supported fellows at any time.
Society (ACS)
to support and promote high impact and innovative cancer
research across a wide range of disciplines to meet critically
important needs in the control of cancer.
This award is to support the training of researchers who have Researchers who are within 3 years of receiving a doctoral $175,500 10/15/2021
received a doctoral degree to provide initial funding leading to degree may apply for initial funding to start training for an
an independent career in cancer research (including basic, independent career in cancer research (including basic,
American Cancer
Postdoctoral Fellowships preclinical, clinical, cancer control, psychosocial, behavioral, preclinical, clinical, cancer control, psychosocial, behavioral,
Society (ACS) epidemiology, health services and health policy research). epidemiology, health services and health policy research).
Awards may be for three years with progressive stipends of
$48,000, $50,000, and $52,000 per year, plus a $4,000 per year Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.
fellowship allowance (an additional $1,500 is added to the
fellowship
The Leukemia allowance in the last
& Lymphoma year(LLS)
Society to attend
offersthe ACS
career You must be a promising investigator with less than 2.5 years of $180,000 Eligibility due:
Postdoctoral Fellows
development awards Symposium
to postdoctoral or a fellows
domestic andscientific
instructors, as postdoctoral research training. This award encourages you to 11/1/2021
meeting). Dependingindependent
well as early-career on availability of special endowment
investigators, engaging infunds, embark on an academic career involving basic or translational Abstract due:
the Society
basic, annually
clinical, selects one
or translational or more
research toof theunderstand
help top-ranked and research in hematologic malignancies and/or relevant 11/15/2021
Leukemia & Lymphoma fellowships
treat to be supplemented
hematologic malignancies and above the standard
relevant stipend.
premalignant premalignant conditions under a research sponsor's direction. Full application
Society Career Development Program - FellowPlease verify in our Guidelines & Instructions which The proposal must be directly relevant to hematological
condicitons. due: 12/17/2021
award is appropriate for your level of experience and apply to malignancies and/or relevant pre-malignant conditions. In
that category of the award. addition, your Sponsor(s) must be have the appropriate
experience to mentor you as you engage in research of direct
relevance to blood cancer.
The AACR-Conquer Cancer Foundation of ASCO Young At the start of the grant term on July 1, 2022, applicants must $50,000 11/9/2021
Investigator Award for Translational Cancer Research provides be in the last two years of their final subspecialty training and
funding to promising investigators to encourage and promote within 10 years of obtaining their medical degree; have a valid,
quality research in clinical oncology. The purpose of this jointly- active medical license in the country where the research will be
supported award is to fund a physician-scientist during the conducted; have a mentor in the proposed research field from
transition from a fellowship program to a faculty appointment. the sponsoring institution that will assume responsibility and
Research projects are restricted to translational cancer research. provide guidance for the research; be able to commit at least
60% of full-time effort in research (applies to total research, not
American Association just the proposed project) during the grant term; be planning
for Cancer Research AACR-Conquer Cancer Foundation of ASCO Young Investigator Award for Translational Cancer anResearch
investigative career in clinical oncology; and work in an
(AACR) oncology laboratory or clinical research setting at an academic
medical institution. Applicants must have a medical degree
(MD, DO, MD/PhD, or equivalent) in a related field and not
currently be a candidate for a further doctoral degree.

Must address at least one of the four Focus Areas: none $100,000 direct Pre-app:
*Biology and Etiology: Identify disease-defining molecular costs 11/12/2020; Full
Department of Defense pathways, cell context, and microenvironment. *Research app: 11/30/2020
Rare Cancers Research ProgramConcept
Model: DevelopAwardand validate rare tumor-specific models that
(DoD)
can support clinical trial readiness.
*Platform Development: Development of platforms (such as
tumor tissue repository
Basic Research withare
Fellowships clinical annotation;
two-year, $100,000centralized
mentored none $100,000
Please note: Due to
databanks; patient registry withfellows
grants supporting postdoctoral common whodata
arestructure;
conducting the COVID-19
American Brain Tumor research
laboratory model and Omics
or field-based database;
research and longitudinal
projects that focus onstudies
brainof pandemic, the
Association (ABTA) Basic Research Fellowship Program
natural
tumors. history
Fellows and
musttreatment
have a response)
lead mentor for
whomultiple rare
currently ABTA is not able to
cancers tobrain
conducts allowtumor
sharing of data,atbio-specimens
research and resources.
the same academic institution. accept applications
*Therapy:
The mentorIdentify novel
will help withtherapeutic strategies, including
scientific management and otherdrug for Basic Research
repurposing.
research guidance into 1986,
fosterthe
theAACR
applicant’s
Since its inception Annualcareer advancement
Meeting Scholar-in- Applicants must be the first author and presenter of an abstract Funds to cover travel Fellowships for the
11/18/2021
Training Award program has provided more than 4,700 grants to submitted for presentation at the Annual Meeting. Applicants to the annual 2021 grant cycle.
young investigators and has received support from more than must be an Associate Member of the AACR. Nonmember meeting
forty cancer research foundations, corporations, individuals, and graduate students, medical students and residents, clinical
American Association other organizations dedicated to the fight against cancer. fellows or equivalent, and postdoctoral fellows who wish to
Scholar-in-Training
for Cancer Research Scholar-in-Training Awards: Annual Meeting Awards are highly competitive and are apply for a Scholar-in-Training Award should submit a
(AACR) presented to fewer than ten percent of applicants. Scholar-in- Membership Application Form by Nov. 12, 2021 in order to
Training Awards recognize outstanding young investigators obtain membership in time to then submit an application for a
presenting meritorious proffered papers at the AACR Annual Scholar-in-Training Award. Applicants cannot be employees or
Meeting. subcontractors of for-profit private industry. Applicants may
apply for other travel awards, but may only receive one award
from the AACR to attend the Annual Meeting.
 Young, talented investigators often have novel ideas and fresh
approaches to scientific challenges. In order to attract new
investigators to ovarian cancer research, each year we support
multiple Scientific Scholars with $60,000 each for their proposed
Rivkin Center for research. Each award recipient names a mentor who will help
Ovarian Cancer Scientific Scholar Award guide him or her through the process of becoming an
Research established researcher.
In an effort to confront the crisis arising from a growing dearth
of physician-scientists, Damon Runyon wishes to encourage
more physicians to pursue research careers. To do so, the
Foundation established a program designed to recruit
Damon Runyon Cancer outstanding U.S. Specialty
Damon Runyon Physician-Scientist Training Award Board eligible physicians into cancer
Research Foundation research careers by providing them with the opportunity for a
protected research training experience under the mentorship of
a highly qualified and gifted mentor after they have completed
all of their clinical training.
The purpose of this award is to support basic, translational, or
clinical research projects in head and neck oncology. Clinical or
translational research studies are strongly encouraged and
should be specifically related to the prevention, diagnosis,
American Head & Neck treatment, outcomes, or pathophysiology of head and neck
AHNS Pilot Grant neoplastic disease.
Society (AHNS)
Potential candidates will have an MD, PhD, or equivalent $120,000 (direct 12/1/2021
degree with career goals focused on ovarian cancer. Clinicians costs)
will have completed their residency. Candidates should be at
the post-doc/fellow, instructor, research assistant, or assistant
professor level with no more than 3-4 years in any of these
positions.
Physician-scientist applicants (MDs and DOs only) must have $460,000 12/1/2021
completed their residencies and clinical training, be U.S.
Specialty Board eligible prior to the award start date, and be
able to devote at least 80% of their time and effort to Damon
Runyon-supported research. MD/PhDs are not eligible to apply.
The candidate may not have had more than three years of
postdoctoral laboratory research experience. Applicants may
apply at any time prior to their initial assistant professorship
appointment (or equivalent). Postdoctoral fellows, clinical
fellows, and clinical instructors are eligible to apply.
none $10,000 LOI: 12/17/2021