Postdoctoral Fellow, Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program

About the role

The NCI Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program (CPFP) is accepting applications for Cancer Prevention Fellows. If you're a researcher with an interest in cancer prevention, this postdoctoral fellowship offers world-class mentorship, multidisciplinary collaboration, and the opportunity to pursue your research interests.

What You'll Do

• Launch an independent cancer research program with support from NCI investigators
• Build skills through dedicated fellowship coaching and training
• Collaborate with a cohort of postdocs across diverse disciplines
• Receive a competitive stipend with health insurance and travel benefits

Qualifications

• Hold a doctoral degree in a related field (or be on track to complete all requirements before the program start date)
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Have fewer than five years of postdoctoral research experience

Location: Rockville, MD
Application Deadline: August 3, 2026

Submit your application through the online system at https://trainatnci.cancer.gov/programs/cpfp/. For eligibility details, visit https://prevention.cancer.gov/research-areas/networks-consortia-programs/cpfp or email cpfpcoordinator@mail.nih.gov.