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American Association for Cancer Research Scientist-Survivor Program

OPPORTUNITY FOR PATIENT PARTNERS IN CANCER RESEARCH
American Association for Cancer Research Scientist-Survivor Program

Call for Applications: American Association for Cancer Research Scientist↔Survivor Program® 

The CIHR Institute of Cancer Research is partnering with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) again to co-sponsor persons with lived and/or living experience (PWLLE) of cancer from Canada to participate in the AACR Scientist Survivor Program®. The program will take place in San Diego, California, from April 17-22, 2026, in conjunction with the 2026 AACR Annual Meeting. 

The AACR-SSP is an opportunity for PWLLE to learn more about the latest scientific advancements in cancer research, highlight their advocacy work, and foster connections with scientists, clinicians, and their peers. If you know a PWLLE who would be interested in this opportunity, please share or forward this e-mail to them. 

Apply now.  The application deadline is January 5, 2026