# Allied World – St. Baldrick's Fellows Program

**Funder:** St. Baldrick's Foundation
**Budget:** $1.3 million for 2026 class (eight fellows)
**Duration:** 2-3 years
**Consortium:** No
**Eligible countries:** US
**Official call:** https://blog.stbaldricks.org/allied-world-commits-millions-to-the-st-baldricks-foundation-to-advance-childhood-cancer-research/
**Last verified:** 18 June 2026

## Summary

The Allied World, St. Baldrick's Fellows Program awards $1.3 million total to eight early-career researchers pursuing childhood cancer research in the United States over 2-3 years. The programme targets postdoctoral and junior faculty researchers developing independent research programmes in paediatric oncology. St. Baldrick's has a track record of funding high-impact early-career work with strong mentorship support.

## Who should apply

- Postdoctoral researchers and junior faculty in childhood cancer research
- Researchers based at US academic institutions or cancer centres
- Scientists developing independent research programmes in paediatric oncology
- Applicants with demonstrated commitment to childhood cancer as a research focus

## Key dates

- Eight fellowships awarded in the 2026 class
- 2-3 year project duration

## Tips for applicants

- St. Baldrick's heavily weights mentorship quality, name a senior mentor with paediatric oncology credentials and confirm their commitment in a support letter.
- Emphasise how your research directly addresses childhood cancer biology or treatment outcomes; basic science should connect to clinical relevance.
- The cohort-based format means you'll join a cohort of peers; stress collaborative potential and how peer support will advance your independence.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does the St. Baldrick's Allied World Fellowship pay?

The 2026 class totals $1.3 million distributed among eight fellows, or approximately $162,500 per fellow over the fellowship period.

### Who is eligible for the St. Baldrick's Allied World Fellowship?

Early-career researchers in US-based institutions conducting childhood cancer research.

### How long is the St. Baldrick's Allied World Fellowship?

Fellowships last 2-3 years.

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