Chambers-Thermo Fisher Scientific Memorial Award
Chambers-Thermo Fisher Scientific Memorial Award supports an early-career scientist presenting outstanding cancer biology research at the AAI annual meeting to advance their career.
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Funder: American Association of Immunologists
Due Dates: November 17, 2026 (Application, abstract submission, and membership dues)
Funding Amounts: $1,000, paid following the AAI annual meeting
Summary: Recognizes an early-career scientist presenting an outstanding cancer biology abstract at IMMUNOLOGY2027.
Key Information: Applicants must be Assistant Professors or equivalent and AAI Regular members for 2027.
Description
Administered by the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) and supported by Thermo Fisher Scientific, this memorial award honors AAI member Cynthia Chambers, Ph.D. It aims to advance the career of an early-career scientist who attends the AAI annual meeting and presents an outstanding abstract specifically in cancer biology.
The award recognizes research presented through a podium or poster presentation within the meeting’s Tumor Immunology program. Eligible topics encompass cellular responses and the tumor microenvironment, as well as checkpoints, prevention, and treatment. The recipient will receive recognition and an award certificate during an awards ceremony at IMMUNOLOGY2027, along with a monetary award paid after the meeting.
