| Organization |
American Association for Cancer Research
615 Chestnut St., 17th Fl.
Philadelphia, PA 19106-4404
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| Toll Free Number |
866-423-3965 |
| Phone Number |
(215)440-9300 |
| Emails |
aacr@aacr.org
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| Level of Study |
Graduate Degree
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| Award Type |
Prize
|
| Purpose |
To encourages and supports tenure-eligible junior faculty to conduct research in cancer etiology, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention. |
| Focus |
Medical research; Oncology. |
| Qualifications |
Applicants must be AACR Active members; applicants must have a doctoral degree (including PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent) in a related field and not currently be a candidate for a further doctoral degree; applicants must hold a tenure-eligible appointment (or equivalent, if institution does not follow a tenure system) at the rank of assistant professor (appointments such as research assistant professor adjunct assistant professor, assistant professor research track, visiting professor, or instructor are not eligible; applicants cannot be tenured or under consideration for a tenured academic position at the time of the application; applicants that have progressed to associate professor appointments are also not eligible.); applicants with a medical degree must have completed their most recent doctoral degree or medical residency (or equivalent) - whichever date is later - within the past 11 years. |
| Criteria |
Selection will be based on the committee's criteria; committee will consider the following criteria when reviewing applications and determining funding decisions: investigator; significance; approach; institutional environment. |
| Funds |
$75,000
|
| Duration |
Annual. |
| Number of Awards |
1. |
| To Apply |
Applicant must submit online application form; letters of reference; evaluation of applications. |
| Deadline |
March 4. |
| Contact |
Email: grants@aacr.org. |
| For more information |
http://www.aacr.org |