Young Investigator Award (YIA)
Offered by Children's Tumor Foundation · New York, NY
About this opportunity
The Young Investigator Award provides two-year salary support to early-career NF researchers, such as senior doctoral students and post-doctoral researchers, to help them establish themselves as independent NF investigators. The program serves as a seeding mechanism for researchers to secure larger grants from organizations like the NIH and CDMRP NFRP.
How to apply
Applications are handled on the funder's own website. Review the full guidelines and apply here: proposalcentral.com. Confirm the deadline and eligibility directly with Children's Tumor Foundation before applying.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline for Young Investigator Award (YIA)?
- The application deadline is December 1, 2026. Deadlines can change — always confirm directly with Children's Tumor Foundation before applying.
- How much funding is available?
- The award amount is not specified by the funder.
- Where do I apply?
- Applications are submitted through Children's Tumor Foundation's own website or process — see the "How to apply" section above.