ASTRO, alone and in partnership with others, funds research for junior faculty, residents, fellows and postdoctoral fellows in support of radiation oncology researchers’ careers. We recommend frequently checking this page for updates on open opportunities. For questions, please contact the Department of Scientific Affairs.
Prepare for Successful Research Programs with ROCKS Webinars
ASTRO's Science Council organizes Research-Oriented Career Knowledge and Support (ROCKS) webinars to share information from successful grant recipients to advance your research career. Hear firsthand experiences, tips and strategies on navigating the grant application process, building collaborations and aligning your research goals with funding opportunities. These sessions are packed with valuable insights for early-career researchers, residents, fellows and junior faculty in radiation oncology and medical physics. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how ASTRO grants can help you take the next step in your career! All sessions are available in the ASTRO Academy for three years after each live session.
View the ROCKS webinars in the ASTRO Academy
Optimizing the Experience of Patients with Bladder Cancer through Multi-Disciplinary Care
Application Deadline: July 23, 2025; 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
Award Amount: Up to $250,000 over two years
ASTRO is collaborating with Pfizer and Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation to offer a Quality Improvement grant funding opportunity to optimize the patient experience in bladder cancer care, specifically focusing on the multi-disciplinary management of care. This grant program will support innovative projects to improve the quality of bladder cancer care in diverse clinical settings in the United States. The scientific focus of the program is guided by bladder cancer experts representing patients, urologists, medical, surgical, and radiation oncologists to expressly meet the needs of patients with bladder cancer. Conquer Cancer is the lead organization for the review and evaluation of applications. Grant funding will be provided directly from Pfizer, and $1.5 million is collectively available to fund approximately six research projects. Learn more and apply online.
NRG Health Care Access Fellows
Application Deadline: Fall TBD 2025
Award Amount: $50,000 over two years
ASTRO co-funds one of the NRG Health Care Access Fellows with a goal of training the next generation of researchers and physicians who have the support base required to confidently conduct inclusive research.