Bladder Cancer Career Development Award

Now Open for Application Submissions. Please see additional details below.

BCAN’s Career Development Award

BCAN recognizes the critical need to support junior investigators who have yet to secure their first major research funding but aim to establish an independent bladder cancer research program and successful career path.

To meet this need, BCAN is pleased to offer the Career Development Award (CDA).

Who does the CDA support?

Junior investigators (must have doctoral degree) who are within the initial seven years of their first full-time faculty appointment with the title of assistant professor, research assistant professor, or equivalent, and who have not yet received a major independent research award (NIH R01 or equivalent).

What is the scope of the award?

The CDA is a three-year grant totaling $250,000 that supports translational, clinical (including clinical trials), or epidemiological research that has direct applicability and relevance to bladder cancer. Projects must demonstrate the likelihood of translating new concepts into clinical practice.

When will the CDA be available?

Now Open for Application Submissions, due October 26^th, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET.

Guidelines and Instructions

View this PDF for guidelines and instructions.

How to Apply

Questions?

Contact us at [email protected]

More information

Learn more about the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network’s research grant program as well as additional funding opportunities.

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