[Breast Cancer Alliance](https://breastcanceralliance.org)

December 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

$75,000–$85,000 for a one-year fellowship

One-year fellowships supporting the advanced training of breast surgeons to improve breast cancer care and patient outcomes.

Only SSO-accredited programs in CT, NJ, or NY within 75 miles of Greenwich, CT are eligible.

--- ## Description The Breast Cancer Alliance offers one-year Breast Surgical Fellowships to train promising surgeons as leaders in breast cancer care. This program aims to improve survival rates and quality of life for breast cancer patients through advanced clinical training, research, and leadership development. The Alliance is the only non-profit funding these fellowships, supporting expert, compassionate breast specialists who will drive innovation and excellence in patient outcomes. --- ## Due Dates - December 2026 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Award amount: $75,000–$85,000 for a one-year fellowship. - The fellowship term typically runs from August 1 through July 31 of the following year. - Funds are distributed after contract signing; contract term modifications are not accepted. --- ## Eligibility ### Institutional Eligibility - Institution must have an established breast fellowship program. - Must be SSO (Society of Surgical Oncology) accredited for a minimum of two years. - Must be located in Connecticut, New Jersey, or New York **and** within a 75-mile radius of the BCA offices in Greenwich, CT. - Only one application per institution per year; only one fellowship per year per SSO-accredited institution. ### Applicant Eligibility - Must be a U.S. citizen. - Must hold an MD and have successfully completed a general surgery residency at a U.S. medical center. - Applications must include two references and a CV. - No more than one CV may be submitted per institution per year. --- ## Application Process - Institutions nominate eligible candidates and submit applications, including the candidate’s CV and two references. - All application materials must be submitted by the anticipated deadline (December 2026). - Late applications will not be considered. - Applicants are typically notified of decisions by March following the application deadline. - Awardees must recognize Breast Cancer Alliance in any related publications or publicity. --- ## Additional Information - The fellowship may not be renewed or extended; modifications to the contract term are not permitted. - Any publicity or published work resulting from the fellowship must acknowledge the support of the Breast Cancer Alliance. - The program is highly competitive, with strict institutional and applicant eligibility requirements. --- ## External Links - [Breast Cancer Alliance — Fellowship Application Portal](https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/99062-Breast-Cancer-Alliance) - [Program Overview and Details](http://www.breastcanceralliance.org/breast-surgical-oncology-fellowships) - [Funder Homepage](https://breastcanceralliance.org) - [How to Apply](https://breastcanceralliance.org/how-to-apply) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Contact | |-------------|---------------------------------------------------------| | General | [researchgrants@breastcanceralliance.org](mailto:researchgrants@breastcanceralliance.org) | | Fellowship Inquiries | [info@breastcanceralliance.org](mailto:info@breastcanceralliance.org) | | Phone | +1 203-861-0014 | | Contact Form| [Contact BCA](https://breastcanceralliance.org/contact-bca) |

Breast Surgical Fellowships - Breast Cancer Alliance

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