# St. Baldrick's Foundation Fellowship Award 2026

**Funder:** St. Baldrick's Foundation
**Budget:** Up to $97.5K/yr for 2 years ($195K total)
**Deadline:** 1 September 2026 (Fall cycle LOI expected ~July 2026, full app ~Sep 2026. For 2nd/3rd year pediatric oncology fellows. Salary and benefits only.)
**Duration:** 2-3 years
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** LOI → full-proposal
**TRL:** 1-3
**Frequency:** annual
**Next round:** 2026-05
**Eligible countries:** US
**Official call:** https://www.stbaldricks.org/for-researchers
**Last verified:** 18 June 2026

## Summary

The St. Baldrick's Foundation Fellowship Award funds pediatric oncology fellows in their 2nd or 3rd year of training, offering up to $97.5K annually for two years ($195K total) to support salary and benefits. The fellowship targets early-career clinician-researchers in the US committed to advancing pediatric cancer research. This annual award is part of St. Baldrick's focus on childhood cancer innovation.

## Who should apply

- Pediatric oncology fellows in 2nd or 3rd year of postgraduate training
- Clinician-researchers based at US institutions
- Applicants committed to building careers in pediatric cancer research
- Fellows with demonstrated interest in translational or clinical oncology

## Key dates

- Letter of Intent (LOI) expected ~July 2026, full application deadline 1 September 2026
- Two-stage review: LOI → full proposal
- Two-year fellowship duration with possible extension to three years

## Tips for applicants

- Support salary and benefits only, research project costs are not fundable, so frame your narrative around protected research time and training development.
- The LOI is a gatekeeping stage; use it to demonstrate your pediatric cancer research vision and institutional commitment clearly and concisely.
- Emphasize your mentorship team and institutional resources for pediatric oncology research; program officers weight training environment heavily.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does the St. Baldrick's Foundation Fellowship Award pay?

Up to $97.5K annually for two years, totaling $195K maximum; funds cover salary and benefits only.

### Who is eligible for the St. Baldrick's Foundation Fellowship Award?

Pediatric oncology fellows in their 2nd or 3rd postgraduate year, based at US institutions.

### When is the deadline for the St. Baldrick's Foundation Fellowship Award?

An LOI is expected ~July 2026, with the full application deadline on 1 September 2026.

### Is the St. Baldrick's Foundation Fellowship Award recurring?

Yes, St. Baldrick's runs this programme annually, with the next cycle expected in mid-2026.

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