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Awards and Funding

MICR presents awards to outstanding investigators to recognize their scientific contributions and support their participation in AACR Annual Meetings and special conferences.

AACR Faculty Scholar in the Field of Cancer Research Awards

AACR Faculty Scholar in the Field of Cancer Research Awards (formerly known as the MMSIF Scholar Award) are available to support attendance at the AACR Annual Meeting or special conferences for full-time faculty members at any institution. The goal is to recognize and assist faculty members who are dedicated to advancing cancer research, supporting their professional growth, and enhancing opportunities for collaboration within the broader cancer research community, or Special Conference.

AACR Annual Meeting 2026 Application Deadline: Friday, December 12, 2025

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AACR Early-Career Scholar in the Field of Cancer Research Award

AACR Early-Career Scholar in the field of Cancer Research Award (formerly known as Minority Scholar Award). These awards provide support for attendance at the AACR Annual Meeting or special conferences. They are available to full-time graduate or medical students, residents, clinical or postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty members who are in the early stages of their careers in cancer research. The awards are designed to foster professional development, encourage networking, and provide access to the latest advances in the field of cancer research.

AACR Annual Meeting 2026 Application Deadline: Friday, December 12, 2025

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AACR-Minorities in Cancer Research-Jane Cooke Wright Lectureship

The lectureship recognizes an outstanding scientist who has made meritorious contributions to the field of cancer research and who has, through leadership or by example, furthered the advancement of minority investigators in cancer research. The recipient presents the AACR-MICR Jane Cooke Wright Lectureship during the AACR Annual Meeting.

Other Opportunities

The AACR sponsors several other award and funding opportunities:

Minorities in Cancer Research
American Association for Cancer Research
615 Chestnut Street, 17th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19016-4404
Phone: 215-440-9300
Fax: 215-440-9412
Email: [email protected]