The AACR Anna D. Barker Basic Cancer Research Fellowship encourages and supports postdoctoral or clinical research fellows to establish a successful career path in cancer research.
This fellowship provides $110,000 over a two-years to support the salary and benefits of the fellow while working on a mentored basic cancer 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.
Deadline for Letter of Intent: September 26, 2023 1:00 PM (ET)
Eligibility Requirements
At the start of the grant term (July 1, 2024), applicants must:
- Hold a mentored research position with the title of postdoctoral fellow, clinical research fellow, or equivalent.
- Have completed their most recent doctoral degree within the past three 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 three years.
- Work under the auspices of a mentor at an academic, medical, or research institution anywhere in the world.