American Association for Cancer Research

Research Funding & Fellowships

A hallmark of the AACR is the promotion and support of the highest quality cancer research. The AACR offers an outstanding array of support mechanisms for cancer researchers at various stages in their careers, from fellowships to career development awards to major grants for independent investigators.

Since establishing its grant program in 1993, the AACR has awarded more than $12 million to support 174 meritorious research projects.

Open Applications:

Closed Applications:

Current Recipients: Research Grants for Independent Investigators

Current Recipients: International Training Grants

Current Recipients: Mentored Grants and Research Fellowships

Check eligibility criteria carefully. Requirements of residency, citizenship, seniority, and research area are specific to each award or grant.

Some funding opportunities are open to researchers all over the world, while others are limited to investigators conducting research in the U.S., or U.S. citizens or permanent residents. 

 

SPOTLIGHT

Nominations are open!

AACR Team Science Award
Given to acknowledge and catalyze the growing importance of interdisciplinary teams to the understanding of cancer and/or the translation of research discoveries into clinical cancer applications.
Nomination Deadline:  December 1, 2008