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Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation – Postdoctoral Fellowship Award
Organization: Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
Location: Any eligible host institution (primarily USA)
Position Overview
Prestigious 4-year postdoctoral fellowship supporting innovative basic or translational cancer research, including quantitative / computational biology.
Duration / Type of Position
- 4 years of postdoctoral support
Start Date
- 2026 cohort (exact start date coordinated with host lab)
Required Qualifications
- Early-career postdoctoral scientist (PhD/MD)
- Strong evidence of potential for high-impact research
Preferred Qualifications
- Novel, high-risk/high-reward project in cancer research
Application Materials
- Detailed project proposal
- CV and publications
- Letters of reference
- Institutional commitment letter (see guidelines)
Application Deadline
- One application cycle has deadline 15 January 2026 (as listed in funding round summaries).
Salary and Benefits
- Competitive 4-year support (stipend + research allowances, and loan repayment for physician-scientists)
Apply Here (copyable link) : https://www.damonrunyon.org/for-scientists/application-guidelines/fellowship/forms
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