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Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Award (for Cancer, Immunology and Neuroscience Young Investigators)

Rita Allen Foundation

The Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Program funds basic biomedical research in the fields of cancer, immunology, and neuroscience. The Foundation also supports an award for scholars in pain research through the separate Rita Allen Foundation Award in Pain. Since 1976, more than
225 scientists have received awards for innovative research with above-average risk and groundbreaking possibilities. Scholars have gone on to win the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, the National Medal of Science, the Wolf Prize in Medicine, and the Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences. Scholars can receive up to $110,000 per year for a maximum of five years. Only invited institutions are eligible to submit a nomination

Duke University School of Medicine has been invited to submit one nomination (1). Please note that the agency website listed below does not provide detailed information regarding this invitation. A detailed description and application instructions will be provided to the nominee once selected.

Historically, the Rita Allen Foundation has sought research projects with above-average risk that break new ground an challenge the status quo. While other organizations may shy away from such exposure, Rita Allen Foundation views pioneering efforts as opportunities for the greatest success.

Deadlines

Duke Internal: August 5, 2026
Letter of Inquiry Due: September 3, 2026
Full Application Due: October 14, 2026

Specialties

Medical

Medical - Clinical Science

Medical - Basic Science

Medical - Translational

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for a Rita Allen Foundation Scholar Award, candidates must be nominated by an invited institution and have completed their training and provided persuasive evidence of distinguished achievement or extraordinary promise in research in one of the relevant fields (cancer, immunology, or neuroscience).

• Candidates should be independent investigators in the early stages of their careers and research.
• The caliber of early-stage investigators suggests nominees would be appointed to tenure-track positions at their respective institutions.
• It is preferable that candidates be in the first three years of their tenure track (the Scientific Advisory Committee takes this into consideration in their rating of applicants).
• Candidates must have received committed startup funds from their respective institutions.
• Candidates must have lab space from their institutions.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Rita Allen Foundation

Sponsor Type:

Address: NA

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