AACR-EMD Serono “I’M IN” Oncodisparity Fellowships in Lung and Urothelial Cancers Grant

AACR-EMD Serono “I’M IN” Oncodisparity Fellowships in Lung and Urothelial Cancers Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Association for Cancer Research
Amount: US $65,000
Last Updated: February 25, 2026

Summary

The AACR-EMD Serono 'I'M IN' Oncodisparity Fellowships aim to support postdoctoral fellows in conducting research on cancer disparities, particularly in non-small cell lung cancer and advanced urothelial carcinoma. With a one-year grant of $65,000, fellows will receive funding for salary and research expenses, alongside opportunities for visibility at conferences and through media. This initiative seeks to address inequalities in cancer care and promote a successful career path in this vital field.

Overview

AACR-EMD Serono “I’M IN” Oncodisparity Fellowships in Lung and Urothelial Cancers The AACR-EMD Serono “I’M IN” Oncodisparity Fellowships in Lung and Urothelial Cancers represent a joint 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 should specifically address disparities in oncology care in the area of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) or advanced urothelial carcinoma care and address barriers leading to inequality of cancer care that exist in institutions and within society at large. The fellowship provides a one-year grant of $65,000 to support the salary and benefits of the fellow while working on mentored cancer disparities research project. 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. In addition to research support, EMD Serono will provide opportunities to amplify the grant recipients’ work by highlighting their research on booth panels at conferences, issuing press releases and posting on social media. EMD Serono may also provide the grant recipients with speaking opportunities to highlight their research work and explain how their cancer disparities work can be replicated. The frequency and format of these opportunities will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Funding A single amount of $65,000 USD.

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). 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.