Funding opportunities under development are listed below. While the AACR offers grants year-round, most opportunities become available in the Fall and may not have been previously listed on this page. As such, we recommend checking both this page and the Current Funding Opportunities page frequently for opportunities that may interest you.

Please note that the projected launch windows listed below are subject to change, and that the AACR is not able to make eligibility determinations prior to launch of the respective funding opportunities.

Research training and Fellowships

• AACR-John and Elizabeth Leonard Family Foundation Basic Cancer Research Fellowship
• AACR-QuadW Foundation Sarcoma Research Fellowship in Memory of Willie Tichenor
• The Bosarge Family Foundation-Waun Ki Hong Scholar Award for Regenerative Cancer Medicine

career development awards

Check back soon once more career development award opportunities become available.

independent Research grants

• AACR-Kids Beating Cancer Margaret Guedes Monosomy 7 Legacy Cancer Research Grant
• AACR-Male Breast Cancer Global Alliance-Daryl and Christine Soneral Innovation and Discovery Grant for Male Breast Cancer Research
• Victoria’s Secret Global Fund for Women’s Cancers Rising Innovator Research Grants, in Partnership with Pelotonia & AACR

General Eligibility and Contact Information

Program guidelines and application instructions will be available on the opening date. AACR membership is required.

For a complete list of funding opportunities currently open to applications, please visit our Current Funding Opportunities page.

All inquiries regarding eligibility or general questions about the AACR’s Grants Program may be directed to [email protected].