Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation

Grants are intended to provide support to extraordinary early-career researchers who have an innovative new idea but lack sufficient preliminary data to obtain traditional funding. Research supported by the award must be novel, exceptionally creative, and, if successful, have a strong potential for high impact in the cancer field. Basic and translational/clinical projects will be considered. Applicants with a background in multiple disciplines are encouraged to apply, and joint submissions from two collaborators working in different disciplines will be considered.

Eligible applicants must be conducting independent research at a United States research institution, though they need not be U.S. citizens. Applicants must have received an MD, DO, PhD or MD/PhD degree(s) from an accredited institution.