Stanford Cancer Institute




The Mark Foundation Emerging Leader Awards

Deadline: April 29, 2024

The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research Emerging Leader Awards support innovative cancer research from the next generation of leaders. These grants are awarded to outstanding early career investigators to support high-impact, high-risk projects that are distinct from their current research portfolio. Read about recent Emerging Leader Award grantees here.

Here are some details about this call for proposals:

  • The awards are $750,000 total over a three-year term, beginning January 1, 2025.
  • Applicants must be three to eight years from the start of an independent faculty research appointment (start date must fall within 2016-2021). Exceptions due to prolonged medical or family leave will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • Applicants must be employed by a U.S. or Canadian non-profit academic institution.
  • Letters of intent will be accepted through 5 PM Eastern Time on Monday, April 29, 2024.

Visit thier website for complete details and submission guidelines.