Hope Scarves and the AACR are proud to announce the 2025 AACR-Hope Scarves Metastatic Breast Cancer Innovation and Discovery Grant. This grant mechanism aims to foster innovation and advance the translation of promising ideas in metastatic breast cancer research, including the exploration of potential therapeutic targets and biomarkers. By supporting efforts to bridge basic science with emerging treatment strategies, the grant also aims to foster the development of the next generation of cancer researchers.

Research projects may be basic, clinical, or translational in nature and must have direct applicability and relevance to metastatic breast cancer. Applications are invited from researchers currently studying metastatic breast cancer, as well as investigators with experience in other areas of cancer or biomedical research.

This grant provides $50,000 over one year for expenses related to the research project. Grant funds may be used for research expenses attributable to the project, which may include supplemental salary support, equipment, research/laboratory supplies, and other research expenses. Indirect costs are not allowed.