The American Association for Cancer Research, in partnership with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, has issued a request for applications for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation-AACR NextGen Grant for Transformative Cancer Research in Honor of Nancy E. Davidson, MD.
This grant mechanism is intended to promote and support creative, paradigm-shifting cancer research that may not be funded through conventional channels. It is expected that these grants will catalyze significant scientific discoveries and help talented young investigators gain scientific independence. The proposed project may be basic, translational, clinical, or population-based research in nature and must have direct applicability and relevance to breast cancer.
$450,000 total costs will be awarded for a project period of 3 years.
At the start of the grant term (July 1, 2026), applicants must:
- Hold a tenure-track or equivalent position at the rank of assistant professor. If eligibility is based on a future position, the position must be confirmed at the time of submission and cannot be contingent upon receiving this grant.
- Have held a tenure-track or equivalent assistant professor appointment for no more than three years (not have held a tenure-eligible appointment prior to July 1, 2023).
- Be an active AACR member in good standing. Nonmembers can apply for membership online before applying; AACR will help match prospective members with a nominating member if needed.
Please see RFP for full criteria.
To Apply:
- This is an open RFP (UCSF may submit an unlimited number of applications).
- Follow application instructions in RFP, conferring with your Grants Officer as needed. Please notify your Grants Officer of your intention to apply as soon as possible to ensure that they will have enough time to support your application.
- LOI deadline is December 18, 2025. If you are invited to submit a full application, the deadline will be April 7, 2026.
For more information and to review complete application instructions and eligibility requirements, please visit https://www.aacr.org/grants/breast-cancer-research-foundation-aacr-nextgen-grant-for-transformative-cancer-research-in-honor-of-nancy-e-davidson-md/.