Distinguished Scientist Award is sponsored by The Sontag Foundation. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

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“The Sontag Foundation provides mentorship, direct exposure, and access to a cadre of senior and peer mentors that is unattainable in any other setting. ” Lionel Chow, M. D.

, PhD ’11 DSA Children’s Hospital of Dayton 2026 Application Portal will open: 1/12/2026 2026 Application Deadline: 3/18/2026 (11:59pm ET) 2026 Funding Awards Announced: Fall 2026 Before applying, carefully read the grant information and FAQs posted through the link below. Grant information and FAQ’s This prestigious $750,000 award is paid over a five-year period at $150,000 per year.

*In 2023, the total funding award increased to $750,000 over a five-year period. Prior year funding was $600,000 disbursed over a four-year period. Becoming a Sontag Distinguished Scientist “The Sontag Foundation’s support of people rather than a specific idea or project is refreshing and much appreciated.

I felt empowered to think and do things differently and it motivated me to make a difference in the lives of brain cancer patients as quickly as possible. I try to support my lab members the same way. ” Santosh Kesari, M.

D. , Ph. D.

’06 DSA Chair, Department of Translational Neurosciences Pacific Neuroscience Institute Q: Should PIs be using the NIH salary cap for their budget? A: We count on PI to determine salary based on the institutional base salary by % effort.

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