Fellows of the AACR Academy Cancer Research Impact Grants
Provides funding and structured mentorship to help late-stage postdoctoral or clinical fellows in cancer research transition to independent scientific careers.
Funder: American Association for Cancer Research
Due Dates: June 30, 2026 (Full application, 1:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time)
Funding Amounts: $75,000 total for one year; supports research and professional development during late-stage fellowship.
Summary: Supports late-stage postdoctoral or clinical fellows in cancer research with funding and structured mentorship to foster transition to independence.
Key Information: Applicants must be AACR members in good standing by the application deadline.
Description
The Fellows of the AACR Academy Cancer Research Impact Grants are designed to sustain the momentum of promising early-career cancer researchers who are nearing completion of their postdoctoral or clinical research fellowship training. This program provides both financial support and a structured mentorship experience, pairing each recipient with a Fellow of the AACR Academy for quarterly virtual sessions focused on research guidance, career planning, and professional advancement. The goal is to help talented investigators complete their training and successfully transition to independent research careers.
