King Hussein Cancer Research Award: Don’t Miss Your Chance to Apply

KHCRA Categories, Key Eligibility Criteria, and Application Process

• Lifetime Achievement Award

  • Eligibility: Must hold an MD, PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree. At least 15 years of active research experience. Affiliated or previously affiliated with a reputable cancer research institution. Demonstrated significant contributions in prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of cancer. Proven leadership, mentorship, and collaboration in cancer research.
  • Tracks: Regional (Arab researchers working in the Arab world), International (Arab researchers working outside the Arab world)
  • Recognition: USD 30,000 prize, Official Award Ceremony recognition, King Hussein Award plaque. Can be nominated by eligible nominators or self-applied. Requirements include CV, letters of support, publication metrics, patents (if any), and a personal statement.

• Promising Researcher Grant

  • Eligibility: Researchers aged 45 or younger. Must hold an MD or PhD. Reside and conduct research in the Arab world. Research must be innovative with potential for significant impact.
  • Recognition: Grant up to USD 100,000 each. Official Award Ceremony recognition.

• Young Investigator Award

  • Eligibility: Age 45 or younger. MD, PhD, or equivalent degree. Demonstrated innovative contributions to cancer research.
  • Tracks: Regional (working in the Arab world), International (Arab origin working abroad)
  • Recognition: USD 20,000 prize. Official Award Ceremony recognition.

Professional Development Program for Cancer Care Excellence

• Nomination and Application Process: Individuals with a PhD or MD and at least 15 years of active research experience, with strong publication records and institutional affiliation. Members of the Award Board or Evaluation Committees are not eligible to nominate during their term of service or within the following year.
• Eligible nominators must submit the nominee’s CV, their own CV, and a letter of support. Self-applications require a CV and a cover letter. After initial screening, nominees/applicants submit a full application including a personal statement, external reference letters, publication records, patents, and other achievements. Applicants must declare institutional affiliation and demonstrate a strong publication history and research impact, including metrics like H-index and citation counts.