AACR-CIHR Scholar-in-Training Awards
Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery
Deadlines
Academic Unit: Inquire with unit
Memorial Deadline: Thursday 5th, November 2026
External Deadline: Tuesday 10th, November 2026
Description
In partnership with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), the CIHR Institute of Cancer Research is thrilled to re-open applications for the AACR-CIHR Scholar-in-Training Awards (SITAs)! The AACR-CIHR SITAs will support PhD students, postdocs and post-health degree fellows from Canada to present their research at the AACR Annual Meeting 2027 from April 2-7, 2027, in Orlando, Florida. SITAs will provide funds to support travel, subsistence expenses and poster printing costs.
Note: To be eligible, candidates must be AACR Associate Members in good standing. If you do not currently hold AACR Associate Membership, apply for membership on the AACR website by October 9, 2026. The membership is free.
Application deadline for SITAs: November 10, 2026