AACR: Cancer Disparities Research Fellowship Grant

AACR: Cancer Disparities Research Fellowship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Association for Cancer Research
Amount: US $130,000
Last Updated: January 15, 2026

Summary

The AACR Cancer Disparities Research Fellowships aim to support postdoctoral and clinical research fellows in their pursuit of cancer disparities research. This two-year fellowship provides $130,000 to cover salary and benefits while conducting research relevant to cancer disparities. Funds may also be allocated for necessary research expenses. Recipients are required to attend the Annual Grantee Recognition Event to formally accept their grant and can use grant funds for travel to this event.

Overview

Cancer Disparities Research Fellowships The AACR Cancer Disparities Research Fellowships represent 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 fellowships provide 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. However, grant funds cannot be used for indirect costs. Annual Grantee Recognition Event Grant recipient must attend the Annual Grantee Recognition Event during the AACR Annual Meeting or a similar recognition event to formally accept their grant. Grant funds may be used to support the grantee’s registration and travel to this event.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Applicants must be AACR members in good standing (dues paid for the current year).