Abstract The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) requests renewal of support for the project “Young Minority Scientists in the Field of Cancer.” These funds will provide Minority Scholar in Cancer Research Awards to support the participation of early-career underrepresented scientists from NIH- recognized minority populations at high-caliber national scientific conferences organized by the AACR. AACR conferences present unique opportunities to interact with the world’s leading experts and discuss the latest findings in rapidly developing areas of cancer research. By attending an AACR conference, attendees will advance their understanding of cancer and be exposed to the most cutting-edge research in the field. This project is an essential component of a multi-level program instituted by the AACR to address the problem of underrepresentation of minorities working in cancer research and biomedical science. The Minority Scholar in Cancer Research Awards program exposes early-career minority scientists to the most current groundbreaking cancer science and medicine through their participation in AACR Annual Meetings and Special Conferences. In addition to their exposure to cancer research, scholar awardees also gain access to mentoring and networking opportunities with experienced investigators, career- building showcases of their achievements, and important professional development guidance. These awards are given annually to minority graduate students, medical students, residents, and clinical and postdoctoral fellows to support their participation at AACR Annual Meetings or Special Conferences. These awards have been generously supported through this R13 funding mechanism from 1985-2022. The AACR is deeply appreciative to the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for 37 years of supporting minority investigators in cancer research and looks forward to continuing the success of this program for the period 2023-2028.