AACR Immuno-oncology Research Fellowship
Funds mentored early-career research projects advancing cancer immunology and immunotherapy, supporting fellows in basic, translational, clinical, or population-based immuno-oncology studies.
Funder: American Association for Cancer Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Letter of Intent) | July 2026 (Full/Online Application) | October 2026 (Full Application, invited applicants)
Funding Amounts: $130,000 total over 2 years; supports salary, benefits, and research expenses for the fellow.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral or clinical research fellows in mentored immuno-oncology research with direct relevance to the field.
Key Information: Applicants must be AACR members in good standing; eligibility restricted to early-career postdoctoral or clinical research fellows.
Description
This fellowship aims to encourage and support early-career postdoctoral or clinical research fellows in the field of immuno-oncology. The program funds mentored projects that can be basic, translational, clinical, or population sciences, provided they have direct applicability and relevance to immuno-oncology. The supported research should further the fellow’s career development and contribute meaningfully to cancer immunology and therapy.
The grant provides two years of support, covering the fellow's salary and benefits, and allows a portion of the funds for research supplies, equipment, and publication costs directly related to the project. The program is open to applicants worldwide, with no citizenship or geographic restrictions, provided AACR membership requirements are met.
