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ASTRO-AAPM Physics Residents/Postdoctoral Fellows Seed Grant is sponsored by American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM). This is a joint effort to support the research of medical physics residents and postdoctoral fellows and advance their careers. The proposed project must be focused on physics-related research in radiation oncology.
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American Association of Physicists in Medicine - ASTRO/AAPM Physics Resident/Post-Doctoral Fellow Seed Grant 2026 ASTRO-AAPM Physics Resident/Post-Doctoral Fellow Seed Grant AAPM and the American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) are happy to announce a jointly funded research seed grant for Medical Physics Residents and Post-Doctoral Fellows.
The goal of the joint seed grant is to advance the field of radiation oncology in novel ways through the support of early-career scientists involved in radiation oncology physics-related research. With this jointly supported grant, both societies aim to help support the next generation of researchers in the field of radiation oncology.
Applicants are asked to notify the grant administrator if the same or similar application is submitted to more than one funding source so that the committee can take this into consideration when making final funding decisions. Up to two awards ($50,000 maximum / each) are anticipated. The 2026 award cycle will begin on July 1, 2026 and end on June 20, 2027.
This award does not support indirect costs. Sponsored by the AAPM Science Council through the AAPM Education & Research Fund and the American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) . Must be a current and active AAPM member at the time of application.
Visit AAPM to learn more about membership. Must show a commitment to a career focusing on physics-related research with a radiation oncology component. Must work at an institution with a well-established research and clinical career development program and qualified faculty in physics and radiation oncology to serve as mentors.
Must be a physics resident or post-doctoral fellow. Physics residents: your institution must be willing to commit 50% of your time to research for at least one year. Application Requirements: Please refer to this announcement for specific details on what to submit.
► Application Deadline: March 18, 2026 | 11:59 PM ET ► Decision Notifications Sent: by June 15, 2026 Program Contact: grantsandfellowships@aapm. org
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Applicants must hold a doctorate degree such as PhD, MD/PhD, or other equivalent degree(s) and must be enrolled in a U.S. residency or fellowship at the time of application. Applicants must be a current and active AAPM member. PIs are required to commit at least 50% of full-time professional effort to research during the term of the grant. PIs must show a commitment to a career focusing on physics-related research with a radiation oncology component. The Sponsoring Institution must be a public/state controlled or private institution of higher education or another qualified nonprofit organization in the U.S. Confirm the full requirements on the funder's own website before applying.
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ASTRO-AAPM Physics Residents/Postdoctoral Fellows Seed Grant is funded by American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM). Verify program details on the funder's own website before applying.
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