If you are preparing a Letter of Intent, please note that the submission requirements have been updated. You must now include a two-page narrative and up to two pages of references alongside your other materials. All deadlines, funding amounts, and core eligibility criteria remain unchanged.
Funder: American Association for Cancer Research
Due Dates: May 12, 2026: Letter of Intent deadline (submit by 6:00 PM UTC) | September 8, 2026: Full application deadline for invited applicants (submit by 6:00 PM UTC)
Funding Amounts: $60,000 USD total over 2 years; up to $10,000 may be used for travel; indirect costs capped at 10%.
Summary: Supports early-career African investigators to conduct innovative cancer research addressing Africa’s cancer burden.
Key Information: Applicants must be AORTIC members in good standing and reside/conduct research in Africa.