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Deadline is March 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET. Grant period begins July 1, 2026.
"AACR Cancer Disparities Research Fellowship" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
AACR Cancer Disparities Research Fellowship is sponsored by American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). This fellowship encourages and supports postdoctoral or clinical research fellows to conduct cancer disparities research and establish a successful career path in this field.
The proposed research may be in basic, translational, clinical, or population sciences and must have direct applicability and relevance to cancer disparities. Research on founder mutations in specific ethnic groups like the Turkish population falls under cancer disparities.
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Patient / Caregivers / Public Researchers / Professionals Information for Current Grantees Research Training and Fellowships Career Development Awards Independent Research Grants AACR Cancer Disparities Research Fellowship Grant Amount $130,000 USD Start of Grant Term July 1, 2026 Application Deadline March 12, 2026 1:00 PM Additional Information Additional details regarding this grant can be found in the Program Guidelines and Application Instructions .
Final determinations of eligibility will not be completed until the AACR is in receipt of the submitted application. The AACR Cancer Disparities Research Fellowship represents an effort to encourage and support postdoctoral or clinical research fellows to conduct cancer disparities research and to establish a successful career path in this field.
The proposed research may be in basic, translational, clinical, or population sciences research and must have direct applicability and relevance to cancer disparities. The fellowship provides a two-year grant of $130,000 to support the salary and benefits of the fellow while working on mentored cancer disparities research.
A partial amount of funds may be designated for non-personnel expenses, such as research/laboratory supplies, equipment, publication charges for manuscripts that pertain directly to the funded project, and other research expenses. Program Guidelines and Application Instructions are available for download. Please read all eligibility criteria and instructions carefully before submitting an application.
Research Project Criteria Research projects may be in basic, translational, clinical, or population sciences research and must have direct applicability and relevance to cancer disparities. 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.
At the start of the grant term on July 1, 2026, applicants must: Hold a mentored research position with the title of postdoctoral fellow, clinical research fellow, or the equivalent. If eligibility is based on a future position, the position must be confirmed at the time of application and CANNOT be contingent upon receiving this grant.
If the future position is at a different institution than the applicant’s current institution, the applicant must contact the AACR’s Research and Grants Administration Department (AACR’s RGA) at [email protected] before submitting their application for information on additional verification materials/signatures that may be required.
Have completed their most recent doctoral degree within the past five years (i.e., degree cannot have been conferred before July 1, 2021; the formal date of receipt of doctoral degree is the date the degree was conferred as indicated on their diploma and/or transcript). Applicants with a medical degree must have completed their most recent doctoral degree or medical residency – whichever date is later – within the past five years.
Work under the auspices of a mentor at an academic, medical, or research institution anywhere in the world. There are no citizenship or geographic requirements.
However, by submitting an application for this grant, an applicant applying from an institution located in a country in which they are not a citizen or a permanent resident assures that the visa status will provide sufficient time to complete the project and grant term at the institution from which they applied. AACR Membership Requirements Applicants must be AACR members in good standing (dues paid for the current year).
Annual dues are not required for early-career researchers interested in Associate membership. Please be informed that no dues are required for members located in countries building cancer research capacities ( view list of eligible countries here ). Nonmembers interested in this grant opportunity must submit a satisfactory application for AACR membership by the application deadline.
Nonmembers can apply for membership online . Please review the Membership Categories for the category that best fits your qualifications. Nonmembers must obtain a statement of support from a nominator who is an Active AACR member in good standing (dues paid for the current year).
Nonmembers requiring assistance with finding a nominator may email [email protected] and include your geographical location to receive a list of members in your area to contact for nominations. For more information check the membership FAQ . Members can renew their membership through myAACR .
You will need your logon (email address) and password to access the member portal. If you require assistance logging in, please submit a help form . Lapsed members must be members in good standing by the application deadline and should contact the Membership Department at [email protected] for assistance.
The AACR requires applicants to submit an online application by 1 p. m. ET on Thursday, March 12, 2026, using the ProposalCentral website .
Download Program Guidelines and Application Instructions here . block needs to be placed in the location where the link block will be displayed--> Research Funding, Prestigious Research Grants Healthcare Professionals Membership
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Postdoctoral or clinical research fellows holding a doctoral degree (PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent) earned within the past five years; must be AACR members in good standing; research must directly address cancer disparities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $130,000 USD over 2 years. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was March 12, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
AACR Cancer Disparities Research Fellowship is funded by American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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