Amount: $2,000
Deadline: Varies (tied to conference deadlines)
Level: postdoc, graduate
Renewable: No
About
This award supports minority scientists, including African Americans, who are pursuing careers in cancer research, facilitating their participation in scientific meetings.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: Not specified, strong academic record expected
- Demographic: african-american, hispanic, native-american
- Must be a minority graduate student or postdoctoral fellow.
- Presenting research at an AACR Annual Meeting or other AACR conference.
Required Materials
- Application form
- Abstract of research presentation
- Letter of recommendation
- CV
Timeline
Deadlines are typically aligned with abstract submission deadlines for AACR conferences.
Tips
A strong abstract summarizing your cancer research is critical. Ensure your letter of recommendation highlights your research potential.