The AACR–Bosarge Regenerative Cancer Medicine Award 2027, formally named the Bosarge Family Foundation–Waun Ki Hong Scholar Award, provides US$120,000 over two years for postdoctoral and clinical research fellows. The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) administers the award, which supports mentored research on improving health after cancer treatment through regenerative medicine.
Projects may be translational, clinical or population based. They must use regenerative medicine approaches to improve survivors’ physical function or reduce the effects of cancer treatment. Examples include research on treatment-related neurotoxicity or severe oral mucositis and dry mouth after chemoradiation for head and neck cancer.
Eligibility Criteria
- By July 1, 2027, applicants must hold a relevant PhD, MD, MD/PhD or equivalent degree and a mentored postdoctoral or clinical research fellowship, or equivalent position, at an academic, medical or research institution. A future appointment must be confirmed when applying and cannot depend on receiving the award.
- Applicants must have completed their most recent doctorate or medical residency on or after July 1, 2022. AACR may grant an extension of up to 12 months for parental or justified personal or family leave.
- Current and former faculty members at instructor level or above are generally ineligible. A limited exception may apply to MDs who remain postdoctoral fellows but hold an instructor title to see patients.
- Fellows must devote at least 50% of their effort to the project throughout the award. There are no citizenship or geographic restrictions.
- Applicants must meet AACR membership requirements by the application deadline.
- At the start of the award, applicants cannot be pursuing another doctorate, hold another AACR grant concurrently, or be employees or subcontractors of a U.S. federal government entity or for-profit company.
Funding Details
- Award: US$120,000 over two years.
- Eligible costs: Fellow salary and benefits, plus project expenses such as laboratory supplies, equipment and publication charges.
- Indirect costs: Not permitted.
Deadline
- Full application: November 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time.
- Award decision: February 2027.
- Grant start: July 1, 2027.