SSO Increases Funding for 2027 Clinical and Young Investigator Awards, More Than Doubling Total Research Grant Support

The Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) today announced a significant increase in funding for its 2027 Clinical Investigator Award (CIA) and Young Investigator Award (YIA), underscoring the organization’s commitment to advancing oncological research. 

Beginning with the 2027 award cycle, CIA funding will increase to $150,000 over two years, up from $100,000. YIA funding will increase to $50,000 over two years, up from $25,000 over one year. 

“At a time when research funding remains increasingly competitive, SSO continues to strengthen its investment in investigator-initiated research,” said Kenneth K. Tanabe, MD, FSSO, president of SSO. “These expanded award amounts, combined with the support of our partner societies and industry collaborators, demonstrate SSO’s long-standing commitment to advancing high-quality science, accelerating innovation and, ultimately, improving care for patients with cancer.” 

To date, SSO has awarded more than $4.5 million in research grants. The organization has also expanded its research grant offerings through collaborations with The Appendix Cancer PMP Research Foundation (ACPMP), the John Wayne Cancer Foundation (JWCF), and OpenEvidence. 

Applications for the 2027 CIA and YIA cycle will open Aug. 17 and close Oct. 2. An updated request for proposals (RFP) and application link will be made available shortly at surgonc.org. 

Contact: Nick Sautter, Assistant Director, Scientific Initiatives, Society of Surgical Oncology NicholasSautter@surgonc.org.

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About SSO: The Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) is a dynamic global community of cancer surgeons shaping advancements in the profession to deliver the highest quality surgical care for cancer patients. SSO promotes leading-edge research, quality standards and knowledge exchange, connecting cancer surgeons worldwide to continuously improve cancer outcomes. Learn more at www.surgonc.org.