AACR Award for Lifetime Achievement in Cancer Research

Dr. Joseph F. Fraumeni, Jr. (right) received his Award at the AACR 100th Annual Meeting 2009 in Denver, CO. The Award was presented during the Opening Ceremony by AACR President-Elect Designate and Selection Committee Chairperson, Dr. Elizabeth H. Blackburn (left). 

• Learn more more about 2009 Recipient, Dr. Joseph F. Fraumeni, Jr.
• The webcast of the Award Presentation may be accessed here.
• View the list of all past Recipients.
  

The Award

The AACR Award for Lifetime Achievement in Cancer Research was established and first given in 2004 to honor an individual who has made significant fundamental contributions to cancer research, either through a single scientific discovery or a body of work. These contributions, whether they have been in research, leadership, or mentorship, must have had a lasting impact on the cancer field and must have demonstrated a lifetime commitment to progress against cancer.

The 7th Annual Award will be presented at the 2010 AACR Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, U.S.A. (April 17-21, 2010). The recipient must be present to receive the Award unless otherwise unable to do so because of health restrictions or other serious conflicts.

The recipient will receive an honorarium, a commemorative plaque, AACR Honorary membership, and support for the winner to attend the AACR Annual Meeting.

Eligibility Criteria

• Nominations may be made on behalf of individuals who are living at the time of the nomination.
• Candidates need not be members of the AACR.
• Candidates need not be currently engaged in cancer research.
• There are no restrictions with regard to race, gender, nationality, geographic location, or religious or political views.
• The Award will be presented to an individual investigator.
• Institutions or organizations are not eligible for the Award.

Nomination Process

Nominations for the 2010 Award will open September of 2009.

Nominations may be made by any scientist, whether an AACR member or nonmember, who is now or has been affiliated with any institution involved in cancer research, cancer medicine, or cancer-related biomedical science. Candidates may not nominate themselves.

Nominations must be submitted online at https://proposalcentral.altum.com, no later than 4:00 p.m. United States Eastern Time on Monday, November 16, 2009. Paper nominations will not be accepted. The following materials must be submitted:

Nomination Letter, which must:

• be addressed to the Selection Committee; be written in English; and not exceed 1,000 words;
• specify the AACR Award for which the candidate is being nominated;
• a concise description of the candidate's single scientific discovery or body of work; and
• concise description of how these contributions, whether they have been in research, leadership, or mentorship, have had a lasting impact on the cancer field and demonstrate a lifetime commitment to progress against cancer. Publications supporting these contributions may be directly referenced within the letter.

Candidate's CV. The candidate's curriculum vitae in English, including a complete list of the candidate's publications.

Summary Statement. A statement, no more than 50 words, summarizing the candidate's research accomplishments for which he or she is being nominated.

Preferred file formats are *.doc. The candidate's CV may be submitted as a .pdf file. Your nomination is not considered fully submitted until you receive a confirmation e-mail from the AACR; confirmations will be sent within two business days. 

Nominators are asked to maintain the confidentiality of the nomination process and to refrain from informing the candidate about the nomination.

There is no restriction on the number of candidates that may be nominated by any individual scientist. There is no restriction on the number of nominators that may write nomination letters or that may sign a single nomination letter on behalf of a candidate.

Nominations Instructions

Selection

Candidates will be considered by a Selection Committee of international cancer leaders appointed by the President of the AACR. After careful deliberations by the Committee, its recommendations will be forwarded to the Executive Committee of the AACR for final consideration and decision. Selection of the Award winner will be made on the basis of the candidate's significant, fundamental contributions to cancer research (whether in research, leadership or mentorship); the lasting impact of these contributions on the cancer field; and the demonstration of a lifetime commitment to progress against cancer.

The recipient of the 7th Annual AACR Award for Lifetime Achievement in Cancer Research will be announced in February 2010.

Supporter

Questions?

Monique P. Eversley, Program Associate
+1 (267) 646-0576; monique.eversley@aacr.org

American Association for Cancer Research
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Philadelphia, PA  19106-4404