For more information about the YIA and to download the Request for Proposals (RFP), visit the YIA Special Competitions page.

For the 2025 cycle, we have special competitions for the following:

• YIA in Drug Development (due 1/31/2025)
• YIA in Geriatric Oncology (due 1/31/2025)
• YIA in Supportive Care (due 1/31/2025)
• YIA in Primary Brain Tumors (due 1/31/2025)
• YIA in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (due 3/13/2025)
• YIA in Mantle Cell Lymphoma (due 3/13/2025)
• YIA for Diversity and Inclusion in Breast Cancer Research (due 3/13/2025)

To start an application, click Log-in at the top right-hand corner of the page.  Under Programs, select the Young Investigator Award Special Competitions and click Apply.

NOTE: If the area of your research is not listed above, select Young Investigator Award under Programs to apply.