Junior Investigator Awards
CAHON gives Junior Investigator Awards to Honors exceptional high school and college students of Asian decent, or with a strong interest in Asian culture, for their leadership and achievements.Through this award, CAHON wishes to encourage young students to participate in scientific research.
Junior Investigator Award Recipients
2024 Winners
- Ryan Chen - Cary Academy
- Josephine Chang - Hampton Roads Academy
- Yuxin Yang - University of Southern California
- Susan Jiang - University of Georgia Chapel
- GanQian Hou - Shady Side Academy
- Julianna Wu - John Hopkins University
- Jocelyn Cribbs - Cumberland Valley High School
2023 Winners
- Anthony Chen - University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
- Reggie Fan - California Northstate University
- Marguerite Li - Emory University
- Ziyang Shen - Williams College
- Joseph Yu - Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science
2020 Winner
- Lillian Zhi - Ward Melville High School, New York
Application Process for Junior Investigator Awards
Eligibility Criteria
- Outstanding high school or college student from the Asian community in the United States.
- Non-Asian individual in the United States with a keen interest in Asian culture.
- Demonstrated interests in biomedical career.
- Availability to attend CAHON’s Award Ceremony during the New York Oncology Forum on the evening of Saturday, October 5, 2024.
Application Instructions
Applications should include:
- JIA Application Form completed by the student
- Academic transcript from last semester
- One-page personal statement describing career and educational goals
- One letter of recommendation from school counselor, teacher, or research mentor