2022 Young Investigator Award (YIA) Program

Through its Young Investigator Award (YIA) Program, the NCCN Foundation invites proposals from young investigators with innovative ideas and an interest in improving the quality, effectiveness, efficiency and accessibility of care provided to patients with cancer. A primary focus of the NCCN Foundation YIA Program is to identify and fund top investigators in the early stages of their careers interested in participating and contributing to cancer research. On average, four to six awards are awarded per year. The awards provide two-year grants of $150,000 for research expenses to promising young investigators across a broad range of oncology specialties and areas of interest. The award may be used to fund salary and benefits of the grant recipient, postdoctoral or clinical research fellows and/or research assistants, data collection and entry, patient costs, analysis, computer costs, necessary purchased services, surveys, and supplies. Within the total budget of $150,000, indirect expenses will be covered to a maximum of 8%. The award may include funds up to $3,000 for IRB review and continuing review. In addition to the $150,000 award, a separate administrative allowance will be provided for travel (up to $575), lodging, and registration expenses to attend the 2024 NCCN Annual Conference. Attendance is mandatory in order for the awardees to present their research results at the General Poster Session.