The AACR-AstraZeneca Career Development Award for Physician-Scientists, in Honor of José Baselga supports early-career physician-scientists conducting translational, clinical, or population sciences cancer research. It was established to honor the legacy of Dr. José Baselga and to encourage the development of innovative targeted therapeutics across oncology. The award provides $300,000 USD over 3 years, with the 2026 cycle currently open in the Letter of Intent (LOI) stage.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants must hold a medical degree (MD, MD/PhD, DO, or equivalent).
- At the start of the grant term, applicants must hold a faculty position as assistant professor, instructor, research assistant professor, or equivalent.
- Applicants who have progressed to associate professor are not eligible.
- Projects must be in translational, clinical, or population sciences cancer research.
Funding Details:
- $300,000 USD total over 3 years.
- Start of grant term: November 1, 2026.
- Indirect costs are not permitted.
Deadline:
- LOI deadline: April 14, 2026, 1:00 PM ET.
- Invited full application deadline: August 4, 2026, 1:00 PM ET.
- Decision date: October 2026.
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