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Advanced Clinical Research Award (ACRA)

Advanced Clinical Research Award

Funds mid-career oncologists advancing translational clinical research to strengthen real-world implementation.

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Eligibility · Global — open worldwide

The Advanced Clinical Research Award (ACRA) is a flagship career-development grant from Conquer Cancer — The ASCO Foundation, providing $450,000 over three years ($150,000 per year) to support original clinical and translational cancer research by mid-career physician-scientists. The award is topic-specific each cycle: the 2026 cycle offered two dedicated awards in Breast Cancer Research, co-funde

Original translational and clinical cancer research by mid-career physician-scientists, with the 2026 cycle dedicated to breast cancer research funded by BCRF.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: www.asco.org