Clinician Scientist Development Grant (CSDG)
The Clinician Scientist Development Grant (CSDG) fosters the development of clinicians to clinician scientists. Clinician scientists are investigators licensed to provide patient care and trained to conduct research. They pursue research questions across the cancer research continuum of relevance to improving health.
The CSDG provides support for protected time to allow junior faculty who see patients to be mentored and participate in research training to aid their development as independent clinician scientists.
Who's Eligible: Licensed clinicians who are US citizens and are within the first 6 years of their
initial faculty appointment, who have an active role in patient care
Grant Term and Budget: Awards range from 3 to 5 years, for a maximum $135,000 Direct costs, plus 8% allowable indirect costs per year.
The mentor(s) receive a maximum of $10,000 per year (regardless of the number of mentors). That amount is included in the $135,000.
Annual Application Deadlines: April 1 and October 15
Note: Grant application materials become available early January and July.