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The St. Baldrick’s Foundation Fellowship Award 2026 at Boston University supports early-career physician-scientists who are passionate about advancing care and outcomes for children with cancer.
This fellowship provides up to $97,500 annually for two years—totaling $195,000—exclusively for salary and benefits. A third year of funding may be considered based on research progress and financial need.
Deadline: May 30, 2025
Location: United States
Funding Type: Partial Funding
Institution: Boston University
Level of Study: Fellowship
Fields of Study: Cancer Studies, Pediatrics, Oncology, Clinical Research, Biology
Eligible Nationalities: International Students
Duration: 2 years (with potential for a 3rd year)
Funding Amount: Up to $195,000
Key Benefits
Total Funding: Up to $195,000 (over two years)
Use of Funds: Salary and benefits only
Optional 3rd Year: Based on progress and funding needs
Eligible Fields of Study
Cancer Studies
Pediatrics
Oncology
Clinical Research
Biology
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, candidates must:
Hold an M.D. or D.O. by the fellowship start date
Be in their 2nd or 3rd year of a pediatric oncology fellowship by July 1, 2026
Not hold a faculty rank (e.g., assistant professor or above)
Be employed at an academic or nonprofit research institution
Have a mentor affiliated with an American Board of Pediatrics–approved Pediatric Hematology/Oncology program
Not have received a Commonwealth Professional Fellowship in the past five years
Collaborative co-mentorships are encouraged
Boston University Internal Submission Process
Boston University may submit only one primary applicant. A second applicant is allowed if the proposal focuses on brain tumors, including:
Atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor (AT/RT)
Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG)/Diffuse midline glioma (DMG)
Glioblastoma (GBM)
Burkitt lymphoma
Extrarenal rhabdoid tumors
BU Internal Deadline: May 30, 2025 (11:59 PM ET)
Required Materials for Internal Review:
Responses to internal review questions
A two-page project summary detailing research aims, rationale, and methodology
NIH-format biosketches for both applicant and mentor
BU Nominee Notification: June 9, 2025
St. Baldrick’s LOI Deadline: July 8, 2025 (5:00 PM ET)
Boston University’s Office of Foundation Relations will support nominated applicants throughout the submission process.
About the St. Baldrick’s Foundation
The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a donor-supported nonprofit dedicated to curing childhood cancers. It funds innovative research globally, with a strong focus on biology, survivorship, and quality of life improvements for pediatric cancer patients.
For full details, please refer to the official fellowship guidelines on the St. Baldrick’s Foundation website.
Why Apply?
This fellowship offers more than financial support—it’s a stepping stone to a meaningful career in pediatric oncology research. If you’re committed to advancing treatment and improving outcomes for children with cancer, this is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact.
