2019 Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Research Prize Is Opening for Applications on October 1, 2018
The Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Research Alliance will open for applications for its 2019 Pershing Square Sohn Prize for Young Investigators in Cancer Research on October 1, 2018. At least 6 New York City area–based scientists will each be awarded $200,000 per year for up to 3 years to empower them to pursue groundbreaking research at a stage when traditional funding is lacking.
Applicants must have between 2 and 8 years of experience running their own laboratories by the start date of the Prize (July 2019) and must have a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD (or equivalent) degree. The deadline to submit the letter of intent is November 5, 2018.
For more details on the application process, including the full eligibility criteria, visit: https://psscra.org/application/prize-application-guidelines/.
Click here to see an overview of the 7 outstanding 2018 Prize winners and their research.
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