AACR John and Elizabeth Leonard Basic Cancer Research Fellowship
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
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- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
- Amount
- $130,000
- Closes
- Mar 15, 2027 (in 138 days)
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Amount
$130,000
Who can apply
Individuals can apply here. Check the eligibility details below to see if your organization fits.
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 mentored research position with the title of postdoctoral fellow, clinical research fellow, 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. Applicants are advised to contact the AACR’s Research and Grants Administration (RGA) at [email protected] before submitting their Letter of Intent to confirm they will hold an eligible position…
About this opportunity
The AACR John and Elizabeth Leonard Basic Cancer Research Fellowship encourages and supports postdoctoral and clinical research fellows to establish a successful career path in cancer research. The proposed project may be in any area of basic cancer research. This fellowship provides a two-year grant of $130,000 to support the salary and benefits of the fellow while working on a mentored basic cancer research project. Funds may also 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.