The Society of MSK research and education programs

Since 1946, The Society of MSK has raised more than $100 million to fuel discoveries and innovations that improve the lives of people with cancer. Learn about our impact on research and education at MSK.
Dr. Yelena Janjigian, Chief of the Gastrointestinal Oncology Service at MSK.

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

MSK’s Shanu Modi, MD, a breast cancer specialist, and MSK patient Shawn Tesser share how support from The Society makes an impact.

Our impact by the numbers

Through its 2024–2025 events and fundraising initiatives, The Society of MSK raised critical funds for research and education.
An MSK nurse holds a patient’s hand.
$5.27M
Allocated
in support of MSK's various research needs
1,675
Donors contributed
to The Society’s events and programs to support our mission
11
Research grants
totaling $1M+ awarded to junior investigators, helping to launch their careers

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.

Annual Campaign
Annual 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.

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Special Projects Committee
Special 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.

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Research Grants Committee
Research 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
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.

Get involved with The Society of MSK

There are many great ways to be part of our dynamic community and raise vital funds for MSK.
Donate to The Society of MSK
Every tax-deductible gift makes a difference. Your generosity supports leading-edge research, compassionate care, and vital education programs at MSK, a global authority on cancer.
The Society of MSK events
The Society of MSK is well known in New York City for our exciting and successful fundraising events.
Patient Care Committees
The heart and soul of The Society, our Patient Care Committees work to assist MSK in making patients as comfortable as possible and to help foster a healing environment.
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