American Cancer Society — Post-Baccalaureate Fellows Program

American Cancer Society: Post-Baccalaureate Fellows Program

Funds institutional programs that hire and train post-bacc fellows for 1–2 years of mentored, full-time cancer research with structured curriculum and career support.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • U.S.-based 501(c)(3) academic/research institution with accredited programs and a strong cancer research environment; one application per institution.

  • PI must be full-time faculty (typically Associate/Full Professor) with proven mentoring/admin experience.

  • Tobacco-industry funding exclusion for PI and mentors.

  • Subcontracts allowed within the U.S. and its territories only.

Funding Details:

  • Up to USD 220,000 per year (max 3 years) to support up to four fellows, including stipends, training costs, and administrative oversight.

  • Up to 10% indirect costs allowed.

Deadline:

  • April 1 and October 15 (11:59 p.m. ET); rolls to next business day if on a weekend/holiday.

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