AACR – FELLOWSHIP 2010 FOR ICTR – USA
Raymond and Beverly Sackler AACR Fellowships 2010 for Ileal Carcinoid Tumor Research in American Association for Cancer Research
About AACR:
The mission of the AACR is to prevent and cure cancer through research, education, communication, and collaboration. Through its programs and services, the AACR fosters research in cancer and related biomedical science; accelerates the dissemination of new research findings among scientists and others dedicated to the conquest of cancer; promotes science education and training; and advances the understanding of cancer etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment throughout the world.
Detail:
The Raymond and Beverly Sackler AACR Fellowships for Ileal Carcinoid Tumor Research are open to postdoctoral fellows and clinical research fellows working at an academic, medical, or research institution who will be in the first 5 years of their postdoctoral training at the start of the grant term.
Eligibility:
Applications are invited from researchers currently in the field as well as from investigators with experience in other areas of cancer research who have promising ideas or research approaches that can be applied to ileal carcinoid tumor research.
Grant:
The Fellowship provides a 2-year grant of $100,000 ($50,000 per year) to support the salary and benefits of the Fellow. A partial amount of funds, up to 25% of the total grant, may be designated for direct research expenses. It is anticipated that two fellowships will be funded.
Application Process:
Proposed research may be basic, translational, clinical, or epidemiological in nature and must have direct application and relevance to ileal carcinoid tumors.
Closing Date:
September 15, 2010, at 12:00 noon, Eastern Time
Contact:
American Association for Cancer Research
615 Chestnut Street, 17th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106-4404
(215) 440-9300
(215) 440-9372 (FAX)
email: grants@aacr.org
Source: www.aacr.org
