# 'A' Award Grants

**Funder:** ALSF
**Consortium:** No
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** US, CA
**Official call:** https://www.alexslemonade.org/grants/program-areas/early-career-research-programs#program-156
**Last verified:** 18 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Early career research grant for childhood cancer researchers. Part of ALSF's Early Career Research program aimed at engaging researchers early in their careers to foster long-term commitments to finding cures for childhood cancer.

## Summary

The 'A' Award Grants fund early-career childhood cancer researchers across the US and Canada, supporting their entry into independent research careers. Offered by the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) as part of its Early Career Research program, these grants are designed to foster long-term commitment to discovering cures for childhood cancer. The call runs annually.

## Who should apply

- Early-career researchers focused on childhood cancer
- Scientists based at US or Canadian institutions
- Researchers establishing independence early in their careers
- Bench and clinical scientists committed to pediatric oncology

## Key dates

- Annual call (consult ALSF website for current deadline)
- Up to three-year project duration

## Tips for applicants

- ALSF prioritises researcher longevity in the childhood cancer field; frame your project as a foundation for a sustained career.
- Early-career framing matters, emphasise how this grant enables your transition to independence, not just the science itself.
- Include a clear sustainability plan for continuing childhood cancer research beyond the grant period.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the 'A' Award Grant from ALSF?

An early-career research grant for childhood cancer researchers in the US and Canada, part of ALSF's Early Career Research program.

### Who can apply for the 'A' Award Grants?

Early-career researchers focused on childhood cancer, based at institutions in the US or Canada.

### Is the 'A' Award Grant offered every year?

Yes, ALSF runs this call annually; check the ALSF website for the current deadline.

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