The Breast Cancer Research Foundation–AACR Career Development Awards 2027 support early-career faculty conducting research directly relevant to breast cancer. Each award provides $375,000 over three years to help investigators develop their independent research programs.
Eligible projects span basic, translational, clinical, epidemiological, population health and community-based research. The program also considers research addressing breast cancer health disparities in racial and ethnic minority populations.
Eligibility Criteria
- Hold a PhD, MD, MD/PhD or equivalent doctorate by July 1, 2027.
- Hold an eligible faculty position, such as assistant professor, instructor or research assistant professor.
- Have started the first independent faculty position on or after July 1, 2021; approved leave exceptions may apply.
- Have independent laboratory space confirmed by the institution.
- Work at an academic, medical or research institution anywhere in the world.
- Meet AACR’s Active Membership requirements by the LOI deadline.
- Must not currently hold—or previously have held—a substantial independent research award, as defined in the guidelines.
- Cannot hold another AACR grant concurrently or be pursuing another doctoral degree during the award.
Funding Details
- Total award: $375,000 USD.
- Duration: Three years.
- Start date: July 1, 2027.
- May cover salaries and benefits, research staff, graduate student tuition, laboratory supplies, equipment and relevant publication expenses.
Deadline
- Letter of intent: December 15, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. US Eastern Time.
- LOI decisions: February 2027.
- Invited full application: April 1, 2027, at 1:00 p.m. US Eastern Time.
- Award notification: June 2027.
Further Information
- Official program details and guidelines
- Apply through ProposalCentral
- Contact: grants@aacr.org