American Association of Cancer Research: Think Forward Foundation Career Development Award

If you have a faculty member interested in applying to the  opportunity below, please contact Amy Cook at amy.cook@med.usc.edu.

• LOI Due: December 18, 2025
• Full Submission Due: April 7, 2025
• Amount: $300,000 over 3 years

This grant mechanism seeks to support early-career researchers to pursue impactful research focused on advancing precision medicine in breast cancer treatment. The goal is to accelerate the development of tailored therapeutic strategies that address individual genetic profiles, molecular markers, and biomarkers to enhance treatment efficacy while minimizing adverse effects.  Applicants must hold a faculty position with the title of assistant professor or equivalent and have started their first independent faculty position within the past 6 years at the start of grant.