AACR-Debbie’s Dream Foundation Gastric Cancer Innovation and Discovery Grant
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
Who can apply
At the start of the grant term (November 1, 2026), applicants must: Have a doctoral degree (PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent) in a related field.. Be independent investigators If eligibility is based on a future position, the position must be confirmed at the time of submission and CANNOT be contingent upon receiving this grant.. Applicants are advised to contact the AACR’s Research and Grants Administration (RGA) at [email protected] before submission to confirm they will hold an eligible position.
About this opportunity
The AACR-Debbie’s Dream Foundation Gastric Cancer Innovation and Discovery Grant is a grant mechanism that seeks to encourage innovation and translation of ideas from basic research into new treatment options for gastric cancer. Applications are invited from researchers currently in the field as well as investigators with experience in other areas of cancer or biomedical research. This Grant provides $100,000 over two years for expenses related to the research project. Grant funds may be used for direct and indirect research expenses attributable to the project, which may include supplemental salary support, equipment, research/laboratory supplies, and other research expenses.