Description
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is extremely pleased to announce the availability of Scholar Awards in Cancer Research for full-time faculty members of Minority-Serving Institutions [Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), and Tribal Colleges and Universities and other post-secondary institutions as defined by the US Department of Education]. The purposes of this Award program are to increase the scientific knowledge base of faculty members at Minority-Serving Institutions, and to encourage them and their students to pursue careers in cancer research. AACR Minority-Serving Institution Faculty Scholar in Cancer Research Awards are presented by the American Association for Cancer Research to scientists at the level of Assistant Professor or above at a Minority-Serving Institution, who are engaged in meritorious basic, clinical, or translational cancer research.
Eligibility
- Candidates must have completed doctoral studies or clinical fellowships and hold full-time faculty status at an institution designated as a Minority-Serving Institution.
- Candidates must have acquired doctoral degrees in fields relevant to cancer research.
- Candidates must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada.
Financial Support
Financial support will be provided to awardees wishing to attend the AACR Annual Meetings and Special Conferences.
AACR 100th Annual Meeting 2009
Award applications are now available for eligible faculty interested in attending the AACR 100th Annual Meeting 2009 taking place April 18-22, 2009 in Denver, CO. AACR Staff will process registrations for all awardees and the registration fee will be deducted from the award. The remaining funds will be distributed to awardees for expenses incurred in conjunction with attendance at the meeting or conference, i.e. hotel, airfare, meals, taxis, etc. According to IRS regulations, this award is subject to federal income tax. Thus, all awardees will be issued a 1099 misc tax form at year-end for the amount of the award. If an awardee is unable to attend the meeting for which the award is given, the award must be forfeited.
Annual Meeting Application Deadline
Click here to download the Minority-Serving Institution Faculty Scholar Award application. (Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to review this file.)
Applications must be received or postmarked before or by Friday, December 10, 2008. (The deadline for submission of abstracts for participation in the AACR 100th Annual Meeting 2009 is December 1, 2008.)
AACR Special Conferences
AACR Special Conferences on focused topics in cancer research have gained wide recognition as unique opportunities for in-depth discussion of important scientific issues in attractive, informal resort environments. The deadline for applying for an AACR Minority-Serving Institution Faculty Scholar Award for participation in an AACR Special Conference is listed in each conference brochure and on the Special Conferences home pages. Please note that you must register for the conference to apply for an award. Payment must be made at the time of registration. If you are not selected for an award and therefore cannot attend the conference, your registration fee will be fully refunded.
Generously supported by the Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities of the National Cancer Institute
The Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities of the National Cancer Institute provides opportunities and support for research training and career development of minorities and for involving minority institutions in cancer research, research training, education, and outreach.
Click here to see a list of Minority-Serving Institution Faculty Scholars for the AACR Annual Meeting 2008.
Contact Information:
AACR Minority-Serving Institution Faculty Scholar Awards
American Association for Cancer Research
615 Chestnut Street, 17th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106-4404
Telephone: (215) 440-9300
Fax: (215) 440-9412
E-mail: micr@aacr.org