A specialized two-year fellowship supporting a postdoctoral scientist conducting research in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This AACR award accelerates the career of a young investigator focused on lung cancer biology or treatment, providing funding and mentorship to advance their project and professional development.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants must have a PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree and not be pursuing additional degrees.
- At the grant start (Aug 1, 2026), must hold a postdoctoral or clinical research fellow position (or confirmed to start one) under a mentor’s supervision.
- Must be “early-stage” – having completed their final terminal degree within the past ~5 years (e.g. after ~2019-2021) to ensure early-career status (exact cutoff per program guidelines).
- Open internationally (no citizenship requirement). The research must be conducted at a non-profit or academic institution, and visa status should permit completion of the 2-year term if outside one’s home country. AACR membership is required by full application submission.
Funding Details:
- Grant Amount: $130,000 USD total for 2 years.
- Duration: 2 years of support (anticipated term Aug 1, 2026 – July 31, 2028).
- Funds cover the fellow’s salary, benefits, and NSCLC research costs (supplies, etc.). No indirect costs; all funding is for direct project expenses.
- LOI Phase: A Letter of Intent is required first, due in January 2026. Competitive LOIs will be invited to submit full proposals for May deadline.
Deadline:
- LOI Deadline: January 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET. Applicants must submit a brief Letter of Intent by this date.
- Full Application Deadline: 2026-05-07, 1:00 PM ET (for invited applicants after LOI review).
- Award notification by June 2026 ; project start date August 2026.
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