Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation (DRCRF) - Postdoctoral/Post-MD Fellowship

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Deadline2026-08-14T16:00:00

Award amountYear 1: $70,000 stipend + $2,000 expense allowance

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

Application

Damon Runyon Scholars Program for Advancing Research and Knowledge (SPARK)

Application guidelines and program details for the Damon Runyon SPARK post-baccalaureate research internship program.

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Deadline

2026-02-02

Award amount

Up to $50,000 annual stipend

Eligibility

Current college seniors; Graduates with a bachelor’s degree within the last 36 months; U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA recipient; Strongly committed to a future career in research and planning to pursue a PhD, MD, DO, or MD/PhD degree

Requirements

Full-time research commitment; No other positions or additional degrees during the award period; Must not enter into confidentiality agreements that delay publishing or presenting research

Application materials

Personal statement; Career statement; Letter of recommendation; Curriculum vitae

How to apply

Log into Altum | Proposal Central; Search for Damon Runyon Scholars Program for Advancing Research and Knowledge (SPARK); Submit application by 4:00 pm Eastern Time on February 2, 2026

Important dates

January 7, 2026: Informational Session at 9:00 AM PST/12:00 PM EST; February 2, 2026: Application deadline

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