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Society of Surgical Oncology Young Investigator Award

Organization
Society of Surgical Oncology
Type
Foundation
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Application Due Date
10-02-2026

The Young Investigator Award promotes and recognizes clinical and translational research that advances innovative ideas and concepts designed to improve health outcomes through advances in the delivery of cancer-related care. Awards are for $50,000 over two years, dispersed at $25,000 each year, beginning April 1 of the award year and concluding March 31 of the following year.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • Hold DO, MD, or MD/PhD degrees
  • Be surgical oncologists within five (5) years of completion of fellowship or related training.
  • Be an SSO U.S. member in good standing.
  • Proposed research cannot have received other competitive, peer-reviewed funding for the project.
  • Applicant must be considered an early-stage investigator by NIH criteria.

Applications are now open! The deadline to apply is Friday, October 2, 2026.