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Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award

Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award

Supports clinicians and translational researchers for Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award in biotechnology and medical technology.

Between cyclesDamon Runyon Cancer Research FoundationUnited States

The Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award is a nomination-based, three-year research award from the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation designed to support physician-scientists who hold early-faculty appointments and are pursuing clinical and translational cancer research. Eligible candidates must hold an MD, DO, or MD/PhD from an accredited institution, have completed subspecialty training…

Clinical and translational cancer research led by physician-scientists holding an independent US faculty appointment within their first four years as Assistant Professor.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.damonrunyon.org