American Cancer Society (ACS) - Postdoctoral Fellowships

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DeadlineJune 1 and December 1

Award amountStipends of $66,000, $68,000, and $70,000 per year

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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Yosemite-American Cancer Society (YACS) Award Policies

Official policy document outlining the 2026 Yosemite-American Cancer Society award program, including funding scope, eligibility, budget limits, and application guidelines.

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Deadline

2026-06-24

Award amount

$300,000 total direct costs for two-year projects

Eligibility

Investigators at any career stage with a full-time faculty (or equivalent) appointment; Must be at an invited institution; Not funded by the tobacco industry

Requirements

Innovative research in cancer prevention, diagnosis, or treatment; Must fit within Topic #1 (Beyond the canonical proteome) or Topic #2 (Induced Proximity and New Frontiers in Protein Modulation); Feasible within a two-year maximum timeframe; No preliminary data required

Application materials

Research plan; Budget proposal

How to apply

Submit electronic application by the deadline of June 24, 2026; Ensure institution is on the invited list; Contact yosemite@cancer.org for inquiries

Important dates

Effective Date: April 2026; Application Deadline: June 24, 2026

Documents

Yosemite-ACS Award Policies PDF

Contact

yosemite@cancer.org

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