The AACR is committed to fostering the involvement of patient advocates in advancing cancer research. The AACR Patient Advocate in Cancer Research Awards recognize and support advocates presenting meritorious abstracts at the AACR Annual Meeting 2025 (April 25–30, 2025). These awards are provided to offset the cost of registration and travel incurred in attending the conference.

To be considered for the award, applicants must:

1. Submit a meritorious abstract for the AACR Annual Meeting 2025.
2. Complete a separate award application after abstract submission.

Abstract Submission Apply for Patient Advocate in Cancer Research Award

ELIGIBILITY

• Candidates must work or volunteer at a not-for-profit patient advocacy organization that demonstrates a charitable mission; engages in patient advocacy activities; and, supports programs, activities, or services that benefit patients with cancer.
• Patient advocates who submit meritorious abstracts may be considered for a Patient Advocate in Cancer Research Award. Awards are contingent on the abstract’s approval for the AACR Annual Meeting 2025.
• Applicants do not need to be an AACR member to be considered for an award.
• Employees or subcontractors of private industry are not eligible.
• Applicants with 5 or more years of lab experiences are not eligible.
• Applicants currently in clinical practice are not eligible.
• Previous or current AACR Active or Associate members are not eligible.

Note: Patient advocates are limited to one Patient Advocate in Cancer Research Award per year. Organizations are limited to two awards per year.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To be considered for an award, applicants must:

• Submit a meritorious abstract for the AACR Annual Meeting 2025 and be listed as the presenter or co-presenter of the abstract.
• Applicants must complete the online Patient Advocate in Cancer Research Award form and include a copy of the abstract submitted for presentation at the conference.

IMPORTANT DATES

Patient Advocate Abstract Submission Deadline: January 16, 2025
Patient Advocate in Cancer Research Award Deadline: February 1, 2025 – new date
Withdrawal Deadline: February 27, 2025

SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION

Award recipients will be selected based on the qualitative rating of the abstract. Final award amounts will be dependent on the travel requirements of each awardee (local, regional, national, or international) and will not exceed $1,500. Award applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Award recipients will be required to complete a certification form confirming their eligibility.

IMPORTANT LINKS

• Submit AACR Patient Advocate Abstract
• AACR Patient Advocate in Cancer Research Award Application
• AACR Annual Meeting 2025
• AACR Annual Meeting 2025 Patient Advocate Programs
• AACR Annual Meeting Scientist↔Survivor Program® 2025

CONTACT INFORMATION

AACR Scientist↔Survivor Program^®
Email: [email protected]

Last updated: 1/8/2025