The Children’s Tumour Foundation (CTF) is now accepting applications for the Young Investigator Award (YIA), an annual programme that supports early-career researchers working on neurofibromatosis (NF).
The initiative offers two years of salary support to help young scientists establish their research careers and contribute to advancing the understanding and treatment of NF.
Focus
The Young Investigator Award aims to nurture the next generation of leaders in NF research by supporting promising doctoral and postdoctoral scientists who demonstrate strong potential for independent inquiry.
The programme helps recipients build the foundation needed for larger grants and leadership roles within the NF research community.
Funding details
Each award provides two years of salary support, offering financial stability while recipients conduct their research.
Beyond funding, awardees gain access to the CTF research network — a global community of mentors, collaborators, and scientific experts.
This network offers guidance on refining research, publishing results, and pursuing future funding opportunities.
Who can apply
Applications are open to researchers who meet the following eligibility criteria:
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Must be a graduate student pursuing an MD, PhD, or equivalent degree, or a postdoctoral fellow within seven years of earning their first doctoral degree.
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Must conduct research under the supervision of a senior investigator serving as a research sponsor.
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Must commit to the minimum research effort outlined in the YIA guidelines.
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Only one YIA application per laboratory is eligible for funding each year.
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Applicants can receive only one postdoctoral YIA during their career.
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Open to all nationalities—there are no citizenship restrictions.
Requirements
Applicants must submit a research proposal clearly outlining the study’s objectives, methodology, and potential impact on NF understanding or treatment.
Required documents include:
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A personal statement describing motivation and research interests.
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An updated curriculum vitae (CV).
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A letter of support from the sponsoring investigator.
All submissions must adhere to the YIA application guidelines for consideration.
Deadline
The closing date is December 2, 2025.
Interested candidates can apply via the Children’s Tumour Foundation website.
Discover related research awards on our Opportunities page.
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