The Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award supports independent young physician-scientists conducting disease-oriented research that demonstrates a high level of innovation and creativity. The goal is to support the best young physician-scientists doing work aimed at improving the practice of cancer medicine.
Applicant citizenship: United States
Host country: United States
Years since PhD: The applicant must hold an independent assistant professor position or equivalent.
Award: $600 000
Award Duration (years): 3 years
Research costs:
Benefits:
Mobility rule:
Subjects: Medicine and Health Sciences
Additional comments: LIMITED SUBMISSION (limit 5 applications from JHU - incl. SOM & Kimmel): Supports independent young physician-scientists conducting disease-oriented research that demonstrates a high level of innovation and creativity. The goal is to support the best young physician-scientists doing work aimed at improving the practice of cancer medicine. Eligibility: Junior Faculty - apply within the first four years of initial full faculty appointment; U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident; MD or MD/PhD degree(s); hold a valid, active U.S. medical license; those awarded R01s at the time of application are not eligible. $450,000 over three years; will also retire up to $100,000 of any medical school debt still owed by the awardee.
How to apply? For further eligibility requirements and the application process, please visit: Official Funding website
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