This AACR award recognizes an investigator whose novel, significant work has had—or may have—a far‑reaching impact on breast cancer etiology, detection, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention, spanning basic, translational, clinical, and epidemiologic research.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Cancer researchers worldwide may be nominated (academia, industry, government).
- Age cap: nominee must not yet have reached 50 years of age at the time of award presentation.
- Individual investigators only; institutions/organizations are not eligible.
Funding Details:
- Recognition award supported by the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
- Nomination letter (max 1,000 words) and supporting materials per AACR instructions.
- Self‑nominations prohibited; submit via AACR’s nomination platform.
Deadline:
- June 30, 2026 (AACR nominations open January 1, 2026).
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