AACR Annual Meeting 2024

AACR Patient Advocate in Cancer Research Awards are available to patient advocates presenting meritorious abstracts at the AACR Annual Meeting 2024. These awards are provided to offset the cost of registration and travel incurred in attending the conference. To apply for this award, an applicant must first submit an abstract, and then complete this application.

Application Deadline: November 16, 2023
 
Eligibility
  • Awards are contingent on the abstract’s approval.
  • Applicants 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.
  • Applicants must exhibit dedicated efforts to promote the interests of patients in cancer research and policy.
  • All patient advocates who submit an abstract and/or are listed as a presenter, are eligible to apply.
  • Applicants do not need to be an AACR member to be considered for an award.
  • Employees or subcontractors of private industry are not eligible.
  • Previous or current AACR Active or Associate members are not eligible for a patient advocate award.
     
Note: Patient advocates are limited to one AACR Patient Advocate In Cancer Research Award per year. Organizations are limited to two AACR Patient Advocate in Cancer Research Awards per year.

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* 1. Contact Information

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* 2. Please provide a detailed description of your current and past involvement with cancer-related advocacy work.

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* 3. What are your future advocacy priorities and plans?

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* 4. Submit a personal statement describing the benefit you expect to derive from attending the conference and the reasons for your interest in the conference.

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* 5. Please provide a brief description of your organization (if applicable).

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What is your organization's URL?

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* 7. Do you have a Twitter handle?

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* 8. Please upload the AACR Patient Advocate Abstract that you submitted for the AACR Annual Meeting 2024.

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

Please direct all questions to advocacy@aacr.org.

Thank you for your interest in the AACR Patient Advocacy Program.

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