Fellows of the AACR Academy Cancer Research Impact Grants
Funds early-career cancer researchers nearing fellowship completion, offering research support and structured mentorship to help them transition to independent research careers.
Funder: American Association for Cancer Research
Due Dates: June 30, 2026 (Full application via ProposalCentral, 1:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time)
Funding Amounts: $75,000 total for a 1-year term; supports salary/benefits and research expenses.
Summary: Supports early-career cancer researchers nearing completion of fellowship training with funding and structured mentorship to aid their transition to research independence.
Key Information: AACR membership in good standing is required at submission; U.S. institutional affiliation is mandatory.
Description
This grant is designed to support promising early-career investigators in cancer research who are nearing the completion of their postdoctoral or clinical research fellowship training and are at a pivotal transition point toward becoming independent researchers. In addition to providing one year of research funding, recipients are paired with a Fellow of the AACR Academy for structured, quarterly virtual mentorship sessions focused on research guidance, career planning, and professional advancement within the cancer research community.
