AACR Gertrude B. Elion Cancer Research Award

This research award invites research projects that may focus on any research related to cancer in cancer etiology, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention (basic, translational, or clinical cancer research). 

Applicant must have started their first independent faculty position with the title of assistant professor within the past 6 years from the grant start date (i.e., cannot have held an independent faculty position before November 1, 2019).

Funding: $225,000 per year 

Duration: 1 year

Research Authority due date: 27.5.25

LOI (required) 3.6.25

Full application: 15.9.25

AACR membership is required. Nonmembers interested in this grant opportunity must submit a satisfactory application for AACR by the grant application deadline.