The Society of MSK research and education programs
Shaping the future of cancer care
By championing leading-edge cancer research and empowering the next generation of cancer leaders, The Society is proudly advancing MSK’s mission of ending cancer for life.
Fueling progress, together
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Research and education initiatives
The Society of MSK raises funds for groundbreaking science through its research and education-focused efforts, making a lifesaving impact and providing much-needed resources to support the next generation of leaders in cancer research and care.
The Society Campaign
The Society’s Administrative Board raises funds each year for an institutional priority identified by MSK’s Chief Physician Executive, helping accelerate research progress in a timely and highly impactful way.
Learn more about the campaignSpecial Projects Committee
By supporting research projects in their earliest stages — often before they can get funding from conventional sources — we help launch the work of young scientists and provide a way for established investigators to explore novel ideas.
Attend the Special Projects DinnerResearch Grants Committee
Each year, The Society accepts proposals in clinical and translational research. In collaboration with MSK’s Chief Physician Executive, this committee awards grants that focus on providing much-needed funding for junior investigators.
Society Scholars Prize
Since 2016, the Scholars Prize has provided outstanding postdoctoral researchers with cash awards to support them as they navigate family obligations and new parenthood. Between 2024 and 2025, The Society proudly supported 21 scholars.
