Application for AACR June L. Biedler Prize for cancer journalism is ongoing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The AACR Biedler Prize is funded by a major bequest to the AACR from Dr. June L. Biedler, a scientist, mentor, and pioneer in cancer research, and former member of the board of directors of the AACR. In honor of Dr. Biedler\u2019s exceptional efforts to further science and health care communications, the prize will honor and reward outstanding journalistic coverage that enhances the public\u2019s understanding of cancer, cancer research, or cancer policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The prize will provide an unrestricted cash award of $5,000, and a commemorative award. The meeting is being planned for later this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To apply successfully, kindly read through this piece to learn the full details about this award- the eligibility criteria, requirements, application deadline, and more. The table below will give you an overview of what you should expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
The AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism was established by the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) in 2015 to raise awareness of the critical role that the media play in educating the public about cancer and cancer research. The AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism has been established to showcase outstanding examples of cancer journalism, and to recognize individual professional journalists who have produced accurate, informative, and compelling stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism is open to print, broadcast, and online professional journalists whose stories appear in newspapers, magazines, websites, television, and auditory journalism platforms that target lay public audiences.
Prizes are intended to honor individual journalists. However, more than one journalist may be co-nominated and selected to receive a prize should the submitted piece be a result of contributions made by all involved parties.
There are no fees associated with submitted nominations.
Trade publications as well as institutions and\/or organizations are ineligible to receive the prize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Submissions will be judged and recipients selected based on the following categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each submission may only be considered for one category as selected by the candidate in his or her application form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Awardees will be able to accept the prize during the 2022 Annual Meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nominations may be submitted by an individual, whether an AACR member or nonmember.
Applicants must maintain strict confidentiality of their submissions; all nominations must be submitted using AACR\u2019s electronic award nomination platform. Paper nominations will not be accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n