Emerging Leader Award in Innovative Cancer Research

he Mark Foundation Emerging Leader Awards support innovative cancer research from the next generation of leaders. These grants are awarded to outstanding early career investigators to support high-impact, high-risk projects that are distinct from their current research portfolio.

Applicants must have established their independent laboratories three to eight years prior to December 31, 2026 (i.e., the official start date of the independent appointment must fall within the calendar years 2018-2023). 

Applicants must demonstrate multi-year independent funding, active in 2027, that sustains the central activities of the laboratory .

Funding: $1,000,000 total 

Duration: 4 years

Research Authority due date: 23.4.26

LOI (required) due date: 30.4.26

Full proposal due date: 30.7.26