[American Association for Cancer Research](https://www.aacr.org)

April 23, 2025 | June 11, 2026

$130,000 total over 2 years; supports salary, benefits, and research expenses

Two-year fellowship for postdoctoral or clinical fellows to conduct mentored research in renal cell carcinoma.

Applicants must be AACR members in good standing by the application deadline.

--- ## Description This fellowship supports postdoctoral or clinical research fellows undertaking mentored research projects with direct relevance to renal cell carcinoma. The award provides funding over two years to cover the fellow’s salary, benefits, and research-related expenses, with the goal of advancing the fellow’s development as an independent investigator in the field. Projects may be basic, clinical, translational, or population science, but must focus on renal cell carcinoma. --- ## Due Dates - April 23, 2025: Full application submission deadline (1:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time) — 2025 Program Guidelines - June 11, 2026: Full application submission deadline (1:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time) — 2026 Program Guidelines --- ## Funding Amount - Total award: $130,000 over two years - Funds support: - Salary and benefits of the fellow (at least 50% effort required) - Up to 50% may be used for non-personnel research expenses (supplies, equipment, publication costs) - Up to $2,000 for attendance at the AACR Grantee Recognition Event - Up to $1,500 for the AACR Grantee Summit - No indirect costs or tuition allowed; funds may not support other personnel --- ## Eligibility - **Career Stage:** Must hold a mentored research position as a postdoctoral fellow, clinical research fellow, or equivalent at the start of the grant term (September 1, 2026) - **Degree:** Doctoral degree (PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent) in a relevant field - **Time Since Degree:** Doctoral degree or medical residency (whichever is later) completed within five years of the grant start date (i.e., not before September 1, 2021); up to 12 months of justified leave may be considered for exceptions - **Mentorship:** Must work under the auspices of a mentor at an academic, medical, or research institution globally - **AACR Membership:** Must be an AACR member in good standing (dues paid) by the application deadline; nonmembers must apply for membership before the deadline - **Restrictions:** - Cannot concurrently hold another AACR grant - Cannot be, or have been, at the rank of instructor, adjunct professor, assistant professor, research assistant professor, or higher (with limited exceptions for MDs with instructor titles due to clinical duties—contact AACR for clarification) - Cannot be a candidate for a further doctoral degree - Cannot be an employee or subcontractor of a U.S. federal government entity or for-profit industry - **Citizenship:** No citizenship or geographic restrictions; applicants must ensure visa status allows completion of the grant term if not a citizen/permanent resident of the host country --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** Applications must be submitted online via [ProposalCentral](https://proposalcentral.com) - **Templates:** Applicants must use provided templates for research proposal, milestones, and biographical sketches - **Required Materials:** - Research project proposal (6-page limit) - Project milestones - Applicant and mentor biographical sketches (5-page limit each) - Mentor’s letter of reference (uploaded directly by mentor) - Supporting documentation as needed - **Other Requirements:** - Electronic signatures from applicant, mentor, and institutional officials - Validation and submission via ProposalCentral - **Membership:** Applicants must have AACR membership in good standing by the application deadline; [membership information and application](https://www.aacr.org/professionals/membership/become-a-member/) available online --- ## Additional Information - Attendance at the AACR Annual Grantee Recognition Event and one AACR Grantee Summit during the grant term is required. - Only one application for this fellowship may be submitted per applicant, but simultaneous applications to other AACR grants are allowed (must accept the first awarded). - The fellowship cannot be held concurrently with another AACR grant. - Projects must comply with U.S. laws regarding research in sanctioned countries. - Applications from individuals or mentors funded by the tobacco industry are ineligible. --- ## External Links - [AACR-Exelixis Renal Cell Carcinoma Research Fellowship Program Page](https://www.aacr.org/grants/aacr-exelixis-rcc-fellowship/) - [2026 Program Guidelines and Application Instructions (PDF)](https://www.aacr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-Exelixis-Program-Guidelines_FINAL.pdf) - [AACR Membership Information & Application](https://www.aacr.org/professionals/membership/become-a-member/) - [ProposalCentral Application Portal](https://proposalcentral.com) --- ## Contact Information | Department/Contact | Email/Link | Phone | |------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|----------------------| | AACR Research & Grants Admin (RGA) | [grants@aacr.org](mailto:grants@aacr.org) | +1 215-440-9300 | | AACR Membership | [membership@aacr.org](mailto:membership@aacr.org)| +1 215-440-9300 | | ProposalCentral Support | [pcsupport@altum.com](mailto:pcsupport@altum.com)| 800-875-2562 (US/Canada)
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AACR-Exelixis Renal Cell Carcinoma Research Fellowship

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