Damon Runyon Physician-Scientist Training Award
Supports clinical physicians transitioning into full-time cancer laboratory research through physician-scientist training.
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.
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