Funder · Foundation

Conquer Cancer — ASCO Foundation

Supports cancer clinicians and patients through scholarships, education, research awards, and practical care-focused programs.

Global / Multinationalwww.conquer.org

Key stats

Annual funding$11.5M

Programs8

Active grants0

Total grants6

About

Conquer Cancer — The ASCO Foundation is the philanthropic foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the main source of non-federal career-development funding for oncology physician-scientists. It funds original clinical and translational cancer research across disease areas through a portfolio of investigator awards that reaches from early trainees to mid-career faculty. In 2025,…

Programs & grants under this funder

Advanced Clinical Research Award (ACRA)

Funds three-year clinical advancement support for mid-career physician scientists in cancer research.

1 grant

Advanced Clinical Research Award

Between cycles

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Career Development Award (CDA)

Funds three-year career-development support for junior oncology faculty entering independence.

1 grant

Career Development Award

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Global Oncology Young Investigator Award (GO YIA)

Funds mentored research awards for early-career scientists advancing global oncology solutions.

1 grant

Global Oncology Young Investigator Award

Closed

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International Development & Education Award (IDEA / IDEA-PC)

Funds travel and learning awards for early-career oncologists in lower-income settings through mentorship partnerships.

International Innovation Grant (IIG)

Funds innovation-focused cancer-control projects through nonprofits and public bodies in lower-income regions.

1 grant

International Innovation Grant

Between cycles

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Long-term International Fellowship (LIFe)

Funds blended international training fellowships for oncologists in global clinical settings.

1 grant

Long-term International Fellowship

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Merit Awards

Provides recognition and travel support for oncology trainees presenting high-quality research.

Young Investigator Award (YIA)

Funds one-year mentoring fellowships for oncologists moving into independent research roles.

1 grant

Young Investigator Award

Between cycles

— pool

Last verified: 28 May 2026Source: www.conquer.org