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Damon Runyon Physician-Scientist Training Award

Damon Runyon Physician-Scientist Training Award

Supports clinical physicians transitioning into full-time cancer laboratory research through physician-scientist training.

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The Damon Runyon Physician-Scientist Training Award is a four-year cancer research training award from the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation designed specifically for MD and DO physicians — not MD/PhDs, who are explicitly ineligible — who have completed clinical training and wish to transition to full-time laboratory-based cancer research. The program addresses a recognized gap in the traini…

Cancer research training for MD or DO physicians transitioning from clinical practice to full-time laboratory research, with at least 80% effort required.

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.1 Dec 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.48 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