55th Fondation ARC Léopold Griffuel Awards

The Fondation ARC Léopold Griffuel Awards recognise outstanding researchers for major contributions and breakthroughs in cancer research. Two awards of €200,000 each are conferred, one in basic research and one in translational and clinical research. Each award is divided into a laboratory part (€150,000) and a personal part (€50,000). Laureates are selected by an international scientific jury and will be announced at the Fondation ARC trophies ceremony in April 2027 in Paris.

Monetary award of €200,000 per laureate (split into €150,000 laboratory funds and €50,000 personal funds); recognition by an international jury; presentation at the Fondation ARC trophies ceremony.

Applicants must be engaged in research at the time of application and for at least five more years in order to use the grant to continue their research work. Applicants must commit to attending the Award ceremony in April 2027 in Paris.

Applicant completes and submits the online application form including CV, summary of scientific achievements, list of publications (up to 20), keywords, honors and 2–5 letters of recommendation before the deadline.