The Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Prize (formerly the Pershing Square Sohn Prize for Young Investigators in Cancer Research) provides greater New York City area-based early career scientists the freedom to take risks and pursue their boldest research at a stage when traditional funding is lacking.
Donor Name: Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Research Alliance
State: Connecticut, New Jersey, New York
County: Fairfield County (CT), New Haven County (CT), Westchester County (NY)
Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes
Deadline: 10/28/2024
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
The Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Research Alliance (PSSCRA) is dedicated to accelerating cures for cancer by advancing the pursuit of innovative cancer research and by facilitating collaborations between the science and business communities. PSSCRA seeks to guide philanthropic funds to feed critical scientific discoveries, attracting like-minded investors to the cause of fighting cancer and creating a pipeline for early-stage biomedical investments.
In addition to receiving funding, Prize winners are given access to a unique network and are invited to participate in select programs, including:
- Facilitated partnerships with other researchers within and across institutions
- Networking programs (including: collaborations/discussions between Prize winners and industry mentors, introductions to philanthropic and for-profit investors in the business community, and invitations to special industry networking and entrepreneurship events)
- Annual retreat and symposium
- Ability to present the best ideas at conferences and events (hosted by PSSCRA and other organizations).
Funding Information
Prize winners each receive $250,000 a year for three years, totaling $750,000. Approximately six prizes are awarded annually.
Eligibility Criteria
- An MD, PhD, MD-PhD degree (or equivalent) is required. Applicants must have at least two (2) years of experience running their own laboratories but no more than six (6) years of experience by the start date of the Prize (July 2025). Exceptions due to prolonged medical or family leave will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Principal Investigators (PIs) must hold faculty appointments at academic research institutions in the greater New York City area at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor (or equivalent). The greater New York City area includes New York City’s five boroughs, Long Island, Westchester County, New Jersey, Western Connecticut (Fairfield and New Haven Counties), and Philadelphia, PA.
- An applicant, who is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, by submitting an application for this funding, assures that his/her visa status will provide sufficient time to complete the project and grant term within the United States. Investigators need not be specifically trained in cancer research; however, they should be working in an environment capable of conducting high-quality, high-impact cancer research.
- The Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Research Alliance does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other legally protected characteristics.
For more information, visit PSCRA.
