Spring Young Investigator Awards (YIAs)
Supporting the Next Generation of Academic Leaders
The CAHON Young Investigator Awards (YIAs) recognize and support outstanding early-career physicians, researchers, and physician trainees who are advancing the fields of hematology and oncology through scientific discovery, clinical innovation, and academic excellence.
As part of its mission to promote professional development and foster future leaders, CAHON presents Young Investigator Awards in conjunction with selected national and international scientific meetings and CAHON educational programs. The award highlights the achievements of emerging investigators whose research contributes to improved patient care and advances in cancer research.
Eligibility
Applicant criteria:
- Available to current CAHON Members or non-members sponsored/referred by a current Regular/Active CAHON member.
- Recognized as the first or senior author in the abstract or presentation presented at the annual AACR Meeting.
- Availability to attend CAHON Spring Symposium held in conjunction with AACR.
Award
Award recipients will receive:
- A CAHON Young Investigator Award Certificate
- A $500 cash award
Application Process
Nomination type: Self-nomination
Required Application Materials
- Completed YIA Application Form
- Copy of the accepted abstract (including presentation category)
- Current CV, including education and current training level or position
2026 Application Important Dates
Spring Symposium during AACR
- 2027 dates coming soon
Why Apply?
The CAHON Young Investigator Award celebrates emerging leaders whose research contributes to the advancement of cancer and blood disorder care. We encourage eligible members to apply and share their accomplishments with the CAHON community.
Young Investigator Award Past Recipients - Spring Symposiums
2025 Spring Symposium
- Hong Chen, PhD - MD Anderson
- Simo Du, MD, MHS - Jacobi Medical Center/ Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Yiqun Han, MD - Mayo Clinic
- Daniel Hua - Emory University
- Lauren Jia-Yi Li - UC Santa Barbara