SSO Clinical Investigator and Young Investigator Awards (2026)

About this program

The Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) is offering four 2026 research awards—the Clinical Investigator and Young Investigator Awards (two awards in each category)—to support patient-focused clinical and translational surgical oncology research and translational or clinical projects that advance innovative cancer care. One award in each category is a traditional SSO-supported award and the other two are dedicated to specific topical areas; specific award amounts are not specified in the provided text. Eligibility: the Clinical Investigator Award is for surgical oncologists conducting patient-focused clinical/translational studies, while the Young Investigator Award is open to investigators conducting translational or clinical cancer research that advances innovation and care delivery. Applicants should consult the SSO call for proposals and Research web pages for full application instructions and deadlines; the provided text notes the 2026 application period was closed.