Advanced Clinical Research Award
The ACRA grant funds mid-career physician-scientists to conduct original, translational, or clinical cancer research in underfunded areas, with a focus that may vary by cancer type each cycle.
Funder: Conquer Cancer - the ASCO Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Letter of Intent)
Funding Amounts: $450,000 total over 3 years (paid in $150,000 annual increments)
Summary: Supports mid-career physician-scientists conducting original, translational, or clinical cancer research in underfunded areas.
Description
The Advanced Clinical Research Award (ACRA) is a topic-specific grant designed to empower mid-career physician-scientists to conduct original, translational, and/or clinical cancer research in areas currently lacking sufficient funding. This award is intended for researchers who have demonstrated the ability to lead independent, investigator-initiated clinical research. The program is highly competitive, with applications reviewed and scored by an independent Grants Selection Committee. Funding is sometimes targeted to specific cancer areas, such as breast cancer, depending on donor support for each cycle.
