AACR-NCI International Investigator Opportunity Grants

American Association for Cancer Research 98th Annual Meeting
Application Deadline: January 15, 2007
http://www.aacr.org/page7983.aspx

 

The American Association for Cancer Research and United States National Cancer Institute are pleased to announce travel grants that aim to enhance the quality of cancer research worldwide. The AACR is now accepting applications for grants to support attendance at the AACR 98th Annual Meeting, to be held April 14-18, 2007 in Los Angeles, California, United States.

The grants will provide significant financial support for meeting registration, housing, travel, and incidentals. The AACR will hold an orientation session for the grant recipients, and will provide mentors to assist the recipients during the meeting.

 

WHO MAY APPLY:

• Applicants may be faculty at any level. Students (undergraduate, graduate, medical), fellows, and any researchers working in the United States are not eligible for these grants.

• Applicants must be residing and conducting research in countries where opportunities for scientific advancement are limited, defined as low- and middle- income countries as designated by the World Bank. For a list of eligible countries, please go to http://www.aacr.org/page6668.aspx.

• Applicants must be actively engaged in a program of cancer research, and must have a record of cancer-focused publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Patient case reports are not applicable.

• Applicants must hold a doctoral degree (M.D., Ph.D. or equivalent).

• Applicants do not need to submit an abstract to receive a grant.  

HOW TO APPLY:

 

Candidates must submit an application, full CV including publications history, and a letter of support from your department head or dean.

To download the application, view the complete eligibility criteria, and learn more about this program, please go to http://www.aacr.org/page7983.aspx