Grants & Awards
Our grants and awards support clinical and translational cancer research done by gifted physician-scientists at every stage of their careers, from the best and brightest among young investigators to senior researchers providing mentorship opportunities for the next generation of cancer researchers.
![YIA recipients](/sites/default/files/styles/altim_primary_image/public/2023-07/2023-YIA-awardees_0.jpg?itok=sAMBNO66)
Young Investigator Award (YIA)
Providing 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.
![Career Development Award recipients at ASCO Annual Meeting](/sites/default/files/styles/altim_primary_image/public/2023-02/grants-awards-CDA-938x730.jpg?itok=SZxJS39z)
Career Development Award (CDA)
Providing research funding to clinical investigators, who have received their initial faculty appointment, as they work to establish an independent clinical cancer research program. This is a mentored award, and the research project is conducted under the guidance of a scientific mentor. The research must have a patient-oriented focus, including a clinical research study and/or translational research involving human subjects. Proposals with a predominant focus on in vitro or animal studies (even if clinically relevant) are not allowed. Applications in all areas of cancer research are accepted from U.S. and international applicants.
![A collage of the 2024 Conquer Cancer grant and award recipients. The center text says "The brightest minds in cancer research."](/sites/default/files/styles/altim_primary_image/public/2024-05/2024-G%26A-Recipient%20Collage-Newsroom-1260x757.jpg?itok=UOtGEr0l)
2024 Grants and Awards Recipients
We proudly recognize the 2024 Grants & Awards class, a group of outstanding oncology experts who are partnering with patients to accelerate lifesaving research and advance cancer care.
To view all active grant and award funding opportunities, click here.