The Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award supports independent young physician-scientists conducting disease-oriented research that demonstrates a high level of innovation and creativity. The goal is to support the best young physician-scientists doing work aimed at improving the practice of cancer medicine. The awardee will receive financial support for three years, as well as assistance with certain research costs such as the purchase of equipment. The Foundation will also retire up to $100,000 of any medical school debt still owed by the awardee. The Clinical Investigator Award program is specifically intended to provide outstanding young physicians with the resources essential to becoming successful investigators. The goal is to increase the number of physicians capable of moving seamlessly between the laboratory and the patient’s bedside in search of breakthrough treatments.

The Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center announces the annual request for applications (RFA) for the Swim Across America (SAA) Translational Cancer Research Award. SAA Awards fund translational cancer research projects of $75,000 direct costs per year (no indirect costs), with an award term of two years. The expectation is that SAA Awards will spark synergistic interactions among investigators and catalyze scientific achievements of the highest quality and impact. Applications are sought focused on translational research that aims to translate findings in fundamental research into medical practice and meaningful health outcomes. Applications are similarly free to focus on specific organ sites or on issues that span multiple cancer types. Applications will be evaluated by reviewers from the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center (SKCCC) and review will be based on their potential to influence our scientific understanding of cancer and our clinical, operational, and financial management of the disease. Projects which are currently funded through federal or private foundation resources will not be reviewed.