AACR‑Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance Invasive Lobular Carcinoma Research Fellowship

AACR‑Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance Invasive Lobular Carcinoma Research Fellowship is sponsored by American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) and Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

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Patient / Caregivers / Public Researchers / Professionals Information for Current Grantees Research Training and Fellowships Career Development Awards Independent Research Grants AACR-Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance Invasive Lobular Carcinoma Research Fellowship Grant Amount $130,000 USD Start of Grant Term July 1, 2026 Application Deadline April 9, 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. Invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC), also known as lobular breast cancer, is the second most common histological subtype of breast cancer. ILC has a unique biology and a distinct clinical pattern of behavior and is a challenging disease entity in terms of diagnostics, staging, and therapeutic options.

There is a critical need to advance understanding of this disease and improve treatment and follow-up care options for patients living with ILC. The AACR-Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance Invasive Lobular Carcinoma Research Fellowship is a joint effort to support and encourage innovative research projects with direct applicability and relevance to ILC and to help establish a successful career path in the field.

This fellowship provides a two-year grant of $130,000 to support the salary and benefits of postdoctoral or clinical research fellows working on mentored ILC research projects. A portion of these 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 basic, translational, clinical, or population science-based, and must have direct applicability and relevance to invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC).

Applicants must have a doctoral degree (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 equivalent.

If eligibility is based on a future position, the position must be confirmed at the time of submission 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 Active AACR members in good standing (dues paid for the current year).

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 Active membership by the application deadline. 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. U.S. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 9, 2026, using the ProposalCentral website .

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