UM Submission Instructions: Damon Runyon-Lilly Clinical Investigator Award 2026
| Sponsor: |
Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation |
| Award Title: |
Damon Runyon-Lilly Clinical Investigator Award |
| Amount: |
$600,000
$600,000 award will be for a period of three years.
Funding in the amount of $200,000 will be allocated to the awardee’s institution each year for the support of the Clinical Investigator. Funds are intended to be flexible and can be used for a variety of scientific needs including the Investigator’s stipend and/or fringe benefits (up to $130,000 annually), salaries for professional and technical personnel, special equipment, supplies, and other miscellaneous items required to conduct the proposed research. No part of this grant can be used for indirect costs or institutional overhead. |
| UM Deadline: |
11/20/2025 |
| Sponsor Deadline: |
01/20/2026 |
| Description: |
The Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award supports 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. Please consult this website for a full description of the award:
https://www.damonrunyon.org/for-scientists/application-guidelines/clinical-investigator |
| Number of Applicants University is Allowed to submit: |
3 |
| Additional Requirements: |
None |
| Sponsor Guidelines: |
https://www.damonrunyon.org/for-scientists/application-guidelines/clinical-investigator |
| UM Nominations Process: |
Deadlines:
Masonic Cancer Center: A one-page description of the project and biosketch in NIH format should be emailed to Laura Klein (klein382@umn.edu) by 5pm, November 20, 2025. Submitted materials will be reviewed by the Cancer Cancer Director and appointed committee to determine designation of nominee(s).
Masonic Cancer Center Review and designation of final applicant:
December 5, 2025
Foundation Deadlines:
Application Deadline: January 20, 2025, 4:00PM EST
Notifications of Finalists: March 2026
Finalist Interviews: May 1, 2026
Funding Begins: July 1, 2026.
See funding announcement for full application instructions.
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| Peer Review Coordination: |
Masonic Cancer Center contact email |
| Status: |
The internal deadline has passed with no applicants. Contact us if interested. |
| Please note: |
To be considered for peer review and internal selection, faculty must follow the above submission guidelines and meet the UM deadline as set by the office coordinating the peer review for this opportunity. |
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