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Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Awards
Offered by Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
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.
Key Details
Deadline Invalid Date
Award Amount $600 000
Duration 3 years
Eligible Applicant Country United States
Host Country United States
Years Since PhD The applicant must hold an independent assistant professor position or equivalent.
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Additional Information
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.
About the Funder
Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation United States
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Last Verified 19 February 2026 by asntech
Last Updated June 2020
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