AACR-Lustgarten Foundation Career Development Award for Pancreatic Cancer Research, in Honor of John Robert Lewis
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
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- Posted
- Sep 26, 2026
- Amount
- $300,000
- Closes
- Nov 20, 2026
- Last verified
- Oct 27, 2026
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Amount
$300,000
Who can apply
At the start of the grant term (July 1, 2027), applicants must: Have a doctoral degree (PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent) in a related field. Hold a faculty position with the title of assistant professor, instructor, research assistant professor, or the equivalent. 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…
About this opportunity
The AACR-Lustgarten Foundation Career Development Award for Pancreatic Cancer Research, in Honor of John Robert Lewis, has been established to honor the life and legacy of Representative Lewis, who worked tirelessly to advance the civil rights of all Americans, even while battling pancreatic cancer. The intent of this program is to support the development and diversity of promising talent working in pancreatic cancer research, particularly investigators from historically underrepresented groups. Selection is competitive and will be based on outstanding accomplishments in scientific research, quality of the research proposal, and fit with the goals and mission of the Lustgarten Foundation.