Amount: $50,000
Deadline: Varies (Historically August)
Level: postdoc, professional
Renewable: No
About
The YIA provides funding to promising young investigators to conduct research in clinical oncology, fostering the careers of future leaders in cancer care and research.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: any
- GPA: N/A
- Physician in final year of oncology fellowship or within two years of completing fellowship
- ASCO member
- Conducting cancer research
Required Materials
- Research proposal
- CV
- Letters of recommendation
- Budget
Timeline
Applications open in June and close in August. Winners are notified in November.
Tips
This is a highly competitive and prestigious award. Your research proposal must be innovative, scientifically rigorous, and demonstrate significant potential for impact on cancer treatment. Strong mentorship and institutional support are essential.