The AAAS Martin and Rose Wachtel Cancer Research Award recognizes early‑career scientists for outstanding work in cancer research. The award is positioned as a major early‑career recognition and includes an opportunity tied to Science Translational Medicine.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Early‑career investigators (commonly defined by time since terminal degree; confirm your eligibility in the official call/portal).
- Applicants submit work demonstrating impactful cancer research contributions.
Funding Details:
- Prize: $25,000.
- Award includes the opportunity for the recipient to write a Perspective article in Science Translational Medicine (per program description).
- Application is submitted via the official Wachtel Prize portal.
Deadline:
- February 1, 2026.
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