AACR Career Development Awards to Foster Diversity and Inclusion
Supports early-stage cancer researchers advancing diversity and inclusion through basic, translational, or population science projects to improve cancer understanding, detection, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention.
Funder: American Association for Cancer Research
Due Dates: January 27, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | May 19, 2026 (Full application, by invitation)
Funding Amounts: $300,000 total over 3 years; covers salary, personnel, supplies, equipment, publication, and other research expenses.
Summary: Supports early-stage cancer researchers with projects advancing diversity and inclusion in basic, translational, or population sciences.
Description
This grant aims to encourage and support early-stage scientists conducting cancer research in basic, translational, or population sciences, with a focus on fostering diversity and inclusion within the research community. Projects must have direct applicability to the understanding, detection, diagnosis, interception, treatment, or prevention of cancer. Funding is intended to advance impactful research while broadening participation of underrepresented groups in cancer science.
