Funder: American Association for Cancer Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Letter of Intent) | May 2027 (Invited full application)
Funding Amounts: $300,000 USD over three years
Summary: Supports early-stage scientists conducting basic, translational, or population research directly relevant to cancer.
Key Information: Applicants cannot have clinical responsibilities, and clinical research projects are ineligible.
Description
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) administers these career development awards to encourage and support early-stage scientists engaged in cancer research. Proposed work may involve basic, translational, or population sciences, with direct applicability to understanding, detecting, diagnosing, intercepting, treating, or preventing cancer.
The program supports independent research by junior faculty at academic, medical, or research institutions worldwide. Funding covers project-related personnel, supplies, equipment, publication charges, and other research expenses. A competitive Letter of Intent identifies projects with the greatest scientific potential and alignment with the program before selected applicants are invited to submit full applications.
