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Damon Runyon-Dale F. Frey Award for Breakthrough Scientists

Damon Runyon-Dale F. Frey Award for Breakthrough Scientists

Funds research teams and institutions for Damon Runyon Dale F. Frey Award for Breakthrough in biotechnology, medical technology, and synthetic biology.

Between cyclesDamon Runyon Cancer Research FoundationUnited States

The Damon Runyon-Dale F. Frey Award for Breakthrough Scientists is a supplemental $100,000 research award offered by the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation to a select group of exceptional Damon Runyon Fellows who have greatly exceeded expectations during their fellowship. The award recognizes outstanding productivity and scientific accomplishment within the fellowship period and targets indi…

Supplemental cancer research funding for exceptional Damon Runyon Fellows from designated cohorts who have significantly exceeded expectations during their fellowship.

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.12–24 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