Minority Scholars in Cancer Research Award

American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

Amount: $2,000
Deadline: Varies (tied to conference deadlines)
Level: postdoc, graduate
Renewable: No

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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.