AACR-Think Forward Foundation Career Development Award Grant

AACR-Think Forward Foundation Career Development Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Association for Cancer Research
Amount: Up to US $300,000
Last Updated: November 04, 2025

Summary

The AACR-Think Forward Foundation Career Development Award supports early-career researchers in pursuing innovative research aimed at improving precision medicine for breast cancer treatment. This grant offers $300,000 over three years to cover essential research expenses, including salary support and laboratory supplies. The American Association for Cancer Research, dedicated to cancer research advancement, facilitates this opportunity to foster impactful contributions in cancer care and research.

Overview

Note: Letter of Intent (LOI) deadline is indicated above as the due date for Letter of Inquiry. American Association for Cancer Research The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is the first and largest cancer research organization dedicated to accelerating the conquest of cancer. Mission The mission of the American Association for Cancer Research is to prevent and cure cancer through: Research Education Communication Collaboration Science Policy and Advocacy Funding for Cancer Research Through its programs and services, the AACR fosters research in cancer and related biomedical science; accelerates the dissemination of new research findings among scientists and others dedicated to the conquest of cancer; promotes science education and training; and advances the understanding of cancer etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment throughout the world. AACR-Think Forward Foundation Career Development Award Description The Think Forward Foundation and AACR are proud to announce the AACR-Think Forward Foundation Career Development Award. This grant mechanism seeks to support early-career researchers to pursue impactful research focused on advancing precision medicine in breast cancer treatment. Each grant provides $300,000 over 3 years for expenses related to the research project. Grant funds may be used for research expenses attributable to the project, which may include supplemental salary support, equipment, research/laboratory supplies, and other research expenses.

Eligibility

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