AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism 2026

Deadline: Dec 08, 2025

other

fully funded

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

The AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism was established in 2015 by the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) to highlight the critical role of media in educating the public about cancer and cancer research. This prestigious prize recognizes professional journalists who produce accurate, informative, and compelling stories that enhance public understanding of cancer, cancer research, advocacy, or policy.

📅 Opportunity Details

Date Published: September 16, 2025
Application Deadline: December 08, 2025
Category: Contest, Fully Funded, Grants
Sponsor Organization: American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

🏅 Benefits of the Prize

Winners of the AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism will receive:

$5,000 unrestricted cash prize for individual winners.
A personalized commemorative award.
Recognition at the prestigious AACR Annual Meeting 2026, where winners will be invited to attend.
Opportunities for up to two additional contributors to share in the prize and recognition.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the prize, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Be professional journalists working in print, broadcast, or online media.
Submit stories targeting lay public audiences that enhance understanding of cancer, cancer research, advocacy, or policy.
Ensure submissions were published or broadcast for the first time between December 1, 2024, and November 30, 2025.
Work must be in English or translated accurately into English.
Institutions and organizations are not eligible to apply.
More than one individual may share the prize if included in the submission.

📝 Application Process

Applicants must submit their entries via the AACR’s electronic award nomination platform. Submissions should be kept confidential.

⏳ Application Deadline

The deadline to apply is December 08, 2025.

🔗 Additional Information

View more details about the prize on the AACR website.
Submit your application through the official nomination platform.

Benefits

$5,000 unrestricted cash prize for individual winners.
Personalized commemorative award.
Recognition at the prestigious AACR Annual Meeting 2026, where winners will be invited to attend.
Opportunities for up to two additional contributors to share in the prize and recognition.

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