AACR-AstraZeneca Career Development Award for Physician-Scientists, in Honor of José Baselga
The AACR-AstraZeneca Career Development Award for Physician-Scientists, in Honor of José Baselga has been established to honor the life and legacy of Dr. José Baselga, who was a scientific leader and supportive mentor to an entire generation of physician-scientists. Dr. Baselga’s research focused on novel molecular targeted therapeutics and he played a leading role in the clinical development of multiple cancer drugs. The intent of this program is to encourage and support early-career physician-scientists to conduct research and bolster the development of innovative targeted therapeutics. The proposed projects may be translational or clinical in nature and focused on all aspects of oncology.
The grant provides $300,000 over a period of three years for expenses related to the research project, which may include salary and benefits of the grant recipient and any collaborator, postdoctoral or clinical research fellows, graduate students (including tuition costs associated with graduate students’ education and training), or research assistants; research/laboratory supplies; equipment; publication charges for manuscripts that pertain directly to the funded project; and other research expenses. Indirect costs are not permitted.
Amount
- $300,000 USD
Duration
- 3 years
Eligibility (no citizenship or geographical requirements)
- Must have amedical degree (MD, MD/PhD, DO, or equivalent) in a related field and not currently be a candidate for a further doctoral degree.
- As of 1 July 2024, applicants must:
- Hold a faculty position with the title of assistant professor, instructor, research assistant professor, or the equivalent. Applicants who have progressed to associate professor appointments are not eligible.
- Be able to commit at least 50% of full-time effort in research (applies to total research, not just the proposed project) during the grant term. Commitments less than 50% may be allowed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the AACR’s RGA.
- Have completed their most recent doctoral degree or medical residency (or equivalent) – whichever date is later – within the past 11 years (i.e., degree cannot have been conferred before July 1, 2013; the formal date of receipt of doctoral degree is the date the degree was conferred, as indicated on their diploma and/or transcript).
- Have independent laboratory space and be able to hold independent funding as confirmed by their institution.
- Have a valid, active medical license in the country where the research will be conducted
- Work at an academic, medical, or research institution anywhere in the world.
Key Dates
- Letter of Intent (LOI) Deadline: 5 December 2023 | 10am PST
- LOI Notification: January 2024
- Full Application Deadline: 26 February 2024 | 10am PST
- Decisions Made: April 2024
- Start of Grant Term: 1 July 2024