The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), the world’s largest cancer research organization, has eliminated membership dues for individuals from countries where cancer research infrastructure is still under development, including Brazil. The waiver applies to both current members and new applicants.
The Association now categorizes countries into two groups: those with high cancer research capacity (“high cancer research capacity”) and those that are still building their research capacity (“building cancer research capacity”). Under this new criterion, 170 countries fall into the second category, making professionals from these nations eligible for the waiver.
Currently, AACR has 58,000 members. Of these, about one-third are based outside the United States, spanning 142 countries.
Membership benefits include reduced registration fees for the AACR Annual Meeting; sponsorships for abstract presentations at the AACR Annual Meeting; access to training workshops; funding and award opportunities; a complimentary subscription to one AACR journal; discounts on article publication fees in AACR journals; among others.
According to Professor Roger Chammas: “As a community, AACR sets the standards for scientific work in our field. AACR stays ahead of the emerging trends in cancer research, publishing discoveries across its various scholarly journals and sharing them through meetings, specialized conferences, and educational workshops, all while emphasizing the importance of professional mentorship.”
To become an AACR member, applicants must submit their application. Current members can follow the instructions provided by AACR to obtain the benefit.