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Breast Cancer Research Foundation-AACR Career Development Awards is sponsored by American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) and Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Promotes innovative research led by early-career investigators with direct applicability to breast cancer.
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Patient / Caregivers / Public Researchers / Professionals Information for Current Grantees Research Training and Fellowships Career Development Awards Independent Research Grants Breast Cancer Research Foundation-AACR Career Development Awards Grant Amount $150,000 USD Start of Grant Term July 1, 2026 Letter of Intent Deadline December 16, 2025 1:00 PM (ET) Letter of Intent Notification Date February 2026 Application Deadline April 7, 2026 1:00 PM (ET) Additional Information Additional details regarding this grant can be found in the Program Guidelines and Competitive Letter of Intent Instructions .
Final determinations of eligibility will not be completed until the AACR is in receipt of the submitted Competitive Letter of Intent. The Breast Cancer Research Foundation-AACR Career Development Awards represent a joint effort to promote and support innovative research led by early-career investigators.
The proposed project may be basic, translational, clinical, or population-based research in nature and must have direct applicability and relevance to breast cancer .
The grants provide $150,000 over two years for expenses related to the research project, which may include salary and benefits of the grant recipient and any collaborator, postdoctoral or clinical research fellows, graduate students (including tuition costs associated with graduate students’ education and training), research assistants; research/laboratory supplies; equipment; publication charges for manuscripts that pertain directly to the funded project; and other research expenses.
Program Guidelines and Competitive Letter of Intent Instructions are available in PDF format. Research Project Criteria Proposed project may be in basic, translational, clinical, epidemiological, population health, and/or community-based cancer related research and designed to accelerate the discovery, development, and application of new agents to treat breast cancer .
Research that aims to advance the science of understanding cancer health disparities in racial and ethnic minorities with relevance to breast cancer will also be considered. 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 or professional degree.
At the start of the grant term on July 1, 2026, applicants must: Hold a faculty position with the title of assistant professor, instructor, research assistant professor, 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 (RGA) at [email protected] before submitting their application for information on additional verification materials/signatures that may be required.
Have started their first independent faculty position within the past 6 years from the grant start date ( i.e. cannot have held an independent faculty position before July 1, 2020 ). Have independent laboratory space as confirmed by their institution. Work 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 Active 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 ) on members interested in this grant opportunity must submit a satisfactory application for AACR Active membership by the letter of intent (LOI) deadline.
Nonmembers interested in this grant opportunity must submit a satisfactory application for AACR membership by the Letter of Intent (LOI) 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 with 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 LOI deadline and should contact the Membership Department at [email protected] for assistance. The AACR requires applicants to complete an online Letter of Intent submission by 1 p. m.
ET on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, using the ProposalCentral website . Program Guidelines and Competitive Letter of Intent Instructions are available in PDF format. block needs to be placed in the location where the link block will be displayed--> AACR-Novocure Career Development Award for...
Career Development Awards AACR Breast Cancer Research Fellowships
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Early-career investigators conducting research in breast cancer. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $150,000 over two years. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was April 7, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Breast Cancer Research Foundation-AACR Career Development Awards is funded by American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) and Breast Cancer Research Foundation. 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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