Research Fellowships for Basic and Physician Scientists


Damon Runyon-Walter Winchell Cancer Research Fund

Description

Candidates must apply for the fellowship under the guidance of a Sponsor—a scientist (tenured, tenure-track or equivalent position) capable of providing mentorship to the Fellow. In addition to aiding in the planning, execution and supervision of the proposed research, the Sponsor’s role is to foster the development of the Fellow’s overall knowledge, technical and analytical skills, and capacity for scientific inquiry. The Sponsor is also expected to assist the Fellow in attaining his/her career goals. Awards are made to institutions for the support of the Fellow under direct supervision of the Sponsor. Candidates who have already accepted a postdoctoral research fellowship award are not eligible.

Other Criteria

Applicants must have completed one or more of the following degrees or its equivalent: MD, PhD, MD/PhD, DDS, DVM. The applicant must include a copy of his/her diploma to confirm date of conferral.

Amount

$50,000

You must be studying in one of the following countries:

United States

Deadline

August 15; March 15

You must be from one of the following countries:

Unrestricted

Number of Awards

1

You must be studying one of the following:

Medicine and Health Sciences

Includes

Research expenses, stipend

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