December 9 - 13, 2009
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
San Antonio, Texas
Abstract deadline was June 15, 2009
The purpose of scholarships is to promote the education and professional development of scientists who are actively pursuing research in breast cancer, by encouraging and facilitating their attendance at the CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. This important international educational symposium reaches an audience of academic and clinical physicians and basic scientists, and focuses on state-of-the-art information on the experimental biology, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of breast cancer and premalignant breast disease, as well as breast cancer prevention.
Recipients of these grants and awards will be identified in the SABCS program, both print and on-line, and also at the meeting.
Eligibility
- May not be a previous recipient of the award or grant.
- Must be participating in an official training program in an academic institution.
- Must provide certification of "in-training" status from program director.
- Must be the presenting author of an abstract accepted for presentation at the 31st Annual SABCS.
- Must register for and attend the symposium, and present the accepted abstract.
Scholarships
Apply through the abstract submitter with the "Scholarships" section.
SABCS Clinical Scholars
For clinical scientists-in-training who are actively pursuing clinical or clinical/translational research in breast cancer. Ten (10) scholarships of US $2,000 each are available.
SABCS Basic Science Scholars
For laboratory-based investigators-in-training whose work focuses on the biology of breast cancer and preclinical models of its development and progression. Ten (10) scholarships of US $2,000 each are available.
Avon Foundation-AACR International Scholar-in-Training Grants
Twenty (20) scholarships of US $2,000 each are available for abstract presenters traveling from countries with emerging economies.
AACR Translational Research Scholars, funded by Susan G. Komen for the Cure™
For presenters of highly-related abstracts focused on translational breast cancer research. Approximately 20 scholarships available ranging from US $400 to US $2,000 depending upon the location of the Scholar.
AACR Minority Scholars, funded by Susan G. Komen for the Cure™
For abstract presenters working within the United States and within minority groups that have been defined by the National Cancer Institute as being traditionally underrepresented in cancer and biomedical research including African Americans, Alaskan Natives, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Native Pacific Islanders. Approximately 10 scholarships available ranging from US $400 to US $2,000 depending upon the location of the Scholar.