Postdoctoral Fellowships

Grant Overview
Postdoctoral Fellowships (PF) support new investigators in research training programs to position them for independent careers in cancer research. As part of their evaluation, peer reviewers consider how well the fellowship will broaden the applicant’s research training and experience.

Eligibility
You ARE eligible to submit a proposal if you:
-Work at a US academic institution or eligible non-profit
-Are a US citizen or a non-citizen holding an appropriate visa when you submit your application
-Have had your doctoral degree for LESS than 4 years; time spent in clinical-only training is not counted. To ask about exemptions due to personal or professional leave, at least 6 weeks before the application deadline, send your questions to grant.eligibility@cancer.org
-Do not have a faculty appointment (e.g., Instructor, Research Assistant Professor)
-Applicants should review the American Cancer Society’s Grant Policies and the Instructions about the PF.

Grant Term and Budget
Awards are for up to 3 years with recently increased progressive stipends of $66,000, $68,000, and $70,000 a year.