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

For the 2026 cycle, the following competition is still open:

• YIA in Pediatric Brain Tumors (due July 15, 2026)

For the 2027 cycle, the following competitions are open:  

• YIA in Drug Development (due January 28, 2027)
• YIA in Geriatric Oncology (due January 28, 2027)
• YIA in Primary Brain Tumors (due January 28, 2027)
• YIA in Supportive Care (due January 28, 2027)
• YIA in Survivorship Research (due January 28, 2027)
• YIA in Early Cancer Detection (due January 28, 2027)
• YIA in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (due March 11, 2027)
• YIA in Mantle Cell Lymphoma (due March 11, 2027)

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

NOTE: Eligible applicants may apply to both the YIA general and special competitions. However, they may only accept the first formal grant offer they receive. Individuals are permitted to hold only one active Conquer Cancer grant at a time.