If you are preparing your Letter of Intent, note that specific length requirements have been added, including a two-page limit for the narrative and 3,000-character limits for abstracts. The eligibility guidelines also clarify that the five-year post-degree window for MDs applies to the completion of medical residency, and rare exceptions may be considered for MDs in instructor-level positions. Be sure to review the updated program guidelines to ensure your submission meets these new specifications.
Funder: American Association for Cancer Research
Due Dates: January 22, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | May 7, 2026 (Full application, by invitation)
Funding Amounts: $130,000 total over 2 years; supports salary, benefits, and some research expenses.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral or clinical research fellows conducting research directly relevant to non-small cell lung cancer.
Key Information: Applicants must be AACR members (or apply by LOI deadline) and have a doctoral degree conferred after August 1, 2021.