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Global Oncology Young Investigator Award (GO YIA)

American Society of Clinical Oncology

The Global Oncology Young Investigator Award (GO YIA) provides research funding to early-career investigators to encourage and promote quality research in global oncology and to develop the next generation of researchers to address global health needs. This is a mentored award and the research project is conducted under the guidance of a scientific mentor.

ASCO and Conquer Cancer are committed to fostering health equity in cancer research by improving diversity and inclusion in the oncology workforce, funding research focused on health disparities and bolstering funding for investigators from underrepresented populations in medicine and low and middle-income countries.

The Global Oncology Young Investigator Award is intended to support:

Research by investigators in low resource settings on scientific questions specific to those settings. This research has potential to offer “reverse innovation” insights that could influence practice in a wide range of practice settings.
Research by investigators in high resource settings on issues in resource-limited settings.
Collaborative research (high and low resource investigators) on questions of shared concern, such as studying a cancer type that affects a small population in the U.S. but is common in another country.

Applicants are encouraged to be innovative in their research proposal. Proposed research projects could include, but are not limited to:

Clinical and translational research
Innovative care delivery
Prevention and palliative care
Implementation research
Health Systems, Outcomes and Economics research related to cancer control and care

Specialties

Cancer

Health Disparities

Radiation Oncology

Drug Development

Oncology

Eligibility Requirements

All of the following criteria should be met to qualify for a GO YIA:

Applicants (Principal Investigator)

Have a doctoral degree (including MD, PhD, MD/PhD, DO, or equivalent doctoral degrees).
In the last year of training or during the first two years of a faculty/staff appointment (if in academic institution) or first two years of employment (if in a non-academic institution) at the time of grant submission, and must be within 10 years of terminal degree (MD, PhD or equivalent) at the time of application.
Should demonstrate an interest in oncology or a related branch of science and be working in an oncology setting, but are not required to have oncology-specific training
Be able to commit at least 60% of full-time effort to research (applies to total research, not just the proposed project) during the award period.
Must have a contractual obligation with the sponsoring organization (see section on Eligible Organizations).
Be an ASCO member or have submitted a membership application with the grant application. To apply for new membership, or to renew an existing membership, go to asco.org/membership.

Applicants who are uncertain about their eligibility are encouraged to contact our grants team for clarification and provide their CV for evaluation.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: American Society of Clinical Oncology

Address: 2318 Mill Road, Suite 800 | Alexandria, VA 22314

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Award

Letter Of Intent Deadline:

Sep 19, 2024

Final Deadline:

Jan 07, 2025

Funding Amount:

$50,000

3 awards available. The GO YIA is a one-year grant of $50,000. The number of GO YIAs in each funding cycle is not predetermined by Conquer Cancer. Conquer Cancer is committed to funding the most meritorious applications in all areas of cancer research.