Award amountYear 1: $70,000 stipend + $2,000 expense allowance
Last checkedJun 24, 2026
Application
Damon Runyon Physician-Scientist Training Award Application Guidelines
Official application guidelines and program details for the Damon Runyon Physician-Scientist Training Award, designed to support MD/DO researchers in cancer research.
Must hold MD or DO degree (MD/PhDs are not eligible); Must have completed residency and clinical training; Must be U.S. Specialty Board eligible prior to award start date; Must be able to devote at least 80% time and effort to research; Cannot have more than three years of postdoctoral laboratory research experience; Must apply prior to initial assistant professorship appointment
Requirements
Must devote at least 80% effort to research; Must have a Mentor with a proven track record in training MDs/DOs; Must submit a formal research proposal; Must provide a letter of commitment from the institution/department; Must apply to the NIH Loan Repayment Program to be eligible for Damon Runyon debt repayment
Application materials
Formal research proposal; Letter of commitment from Dean/Center Director and Department Head/Chair; Dependent child allowance form (if applicable); Birth or adoption certificate (if applicable)
How to apply
Log into Altum | Proposal Central; Search for Damon Runyon Physician-Scientist Training Award; Follow application instructions provided on the Damon Runyon Application Guidelines webpage
Important dates
Application deadline: December 1, 2026, at 4:00 pm ET
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