AACR-Hope Scarves Metastatic Breast Cancer Innovation and Discovery Grant
A one-year, 50,000 USD award to support innovative basic, clinical, or translational research directly relevant to metastatic breast cancer, fostering the next generation of cancer investigators.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Hold a doctoral degree (PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent) and not be enrolled in another doctoral program.
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Serve as an independent investigator at an academic, medical, or non-profit research institution by November 1, 2025.
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Confirm any future position at the time of application; it cannot be contingent on receiving this grant.
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Postdoctoral or clinical fellows, or equivalent mentored positions, are not eligible.
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Employees or subcontractors of U.S. government entities or for-profit industry may not receive funds but may participate as collaborators without salary support.
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No citizenship or residency restrictions, provided visa status allows completion of the project.
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AACR Active Member in good standing by the application deadline (dues waived for members in capacity-building countries). Nonmembers must secure an AACR Active Member nominator.
Funding Details:
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Amount: 50,000 USD total
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Term: 1 year (November 1, 2025–October 31, 2026)
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Allowable Expenses: Supplemental salary, equipment, laboratory supplies, and other direct research costs. (Indirect costs are not permitted.)
Deadline:
July 24, 2025, by 1:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time
Where to Go for Further Information:
Submit your application via ProposalCentral.
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