[American Association for Cancer Research](https://www.aacr.org)

January 2027 (Application deadline, projected)

$300,000 total over 3 years; no indirect costs allowed

Supports early-career faculty advancing research on understanding, detection, diagnosis, or treatment of pancreatic cancer.

Applicants must be AACR and Women in Cancer Research (WICR) members at the assistant professor level with independent lab space.

--- ## Description This award honors the legacies of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and John R. Lewis by supporting the career development of early-career scientists conducting high-impact research in pancreatic cancer. Projects may address basic, translational, clinical, or population sciences and must have direct relevance to the understanding, detection, diagnosis, or treatment of pancreatic cancer. The program is a joint effort between the Lustgarten Foundation and AACR, providing grantees with opportunities for collaboration within both organizations' research networks. --- ## Due Dates - January 2027 (anticipated application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $300,000 total per award, disbursed over three years. - Funds may be used for salary and benefits (PI, collaborators, fellows, graduate students, research assistants), research/lab supplies, equipment, publication charges, and travel (up to $2,000/year for conferences, including required attendance at the AACR Annual Grantee Recognition Event). - **Indirect costs are not allowed.** - Equipment costs may not exceed 10% of the total budget without detailed justification. --- ## Eligibility - **Academic Rank:** Must hold a faculty appointment at the assistant professor level (including research assistant professor, adjunct assistant professor, assistant professor research track, visiting professor, or instructor). Associate professors and above are not eligible. - **Degree:** Doctoral degree (PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent) in a related field; not currently a candidate for a further doctoral degree. - **Lab Space:** Must have independent laboratory space and ability to hold independent funding, as confirmed by the institution. - **Institution:** Open to applicants at academic, medical, or research institutions worldwide. - **Membership:** Must be an AACR Active member in good standing and a member of the Women in Cancer Research (WICR) constituency group by the application deadline. Nonmembers must apply for membership prior to the deadline and secure a nominator who is an AACR member. - **Citizenship:** No citizenship or geographic restrictions, but applicants must have visa status sufficient to complete the grant term if applying outside their home country. - **Other Funding:** Not eligible if currently or previously a PI on a major independent research award (e.g., NIH R01, DP2, DP5, MIRA, or equivalent). May not be an employee/subcontractor of a U.S. government entity or for-profit industry. - **Other:** Only one application to this award per cycle; may concurrently apply for other AACR grants but can only accept one AACR grant at a time. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via [ProposalCentral](https://proposalcentral.com/). - Required documents include: - Research Project Proposal (using provided template) - Project Milestones - Biographical Sketches (applicant and collaborators) - Budget and Justification - Letter of Reference (from department chair, division head, or dean; endorsements required if nominator is not an AACR member) - Additional supporting documentation as needed - Applicant Checklist (signed) - Applicants must validate and submit the application via ProposalCentral by the deadline. - Letters of reference are uploaded directly by the nominator. - For membership requirements, nonmembers may apply for AACR membership [online](https://myaacr.aacr.org/s/?sort=Asc) and should contact [membership@aacr.org](mailto:membership@aacr.org) if a nominator is needed. --- ## Additional Information - Indirect costs, general office supplies, and institutional administrative charges are not allowable. - Grantees are required to attend the AACR Annual Grantee Recognition Event. - Applicants with eligibility based on a future position must provide verification at the time of application. - Tobacco industry-funded investigators are not eligible. - For technical support with ProposalCentral, contact pcsupport@altum.com. --- ## External Links - [Program Page & Full Guidelines](https://www.aacr.org/grants/lustgarten-foundation-aacr-career-development-award-for-pancreatic-cancer-research-in-honor-of-ruth-bader-ginsburg/) - [Program Guidelines and Application Instructions (PDF)](https://www.aacr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/FINAL_2026-Lustgarten-Ginsburg-CDA_PG.pdf) - [AACR Research Funding Opportunities](https://www.aacr.org/professionals/research-funding/current-funding-opportunities/) - [AACR Membership Information](https://www.aacr.org/professionals/membership/become-a-member/membership-faq/) - [ProposalCentral Application Portal](https://proposalcentral.com/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |-----------------------------------|------------------------------------------| | Program/Eligibility Questions | [grants@aacr.org](mailto:grants@aacr.org) | | AACR Membership Support | [membership@aacr.org](mailto:membership@aacr.org) | | ProposalCentral Technical Support | [pcsupport@altum.com](mailto:pcsupport@altum.com) | | AACR General Inquiries | +1 215-440-9300 | | AACR Contact Page | [Contact AACR](https://www.aacr.org/about-the-aacr/contact-us/) | ---

Lustgarten Foundation-AACR Career Development Award for Pancreatic Cancer Research, in honor of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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