The EACR–Mark Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship supports outstanding postdoctoral researchers working in cancer research across Europe. This three-year fellowship aims to advance innovative research, foster professional growth, and build an international network of scientists with diverse expertise.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Applicants must be members of the EACR with a PhD and no more than five years of postdoctoral experience at the outline proposal submission deadline (excluding career breaks).
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Must be actively working in cancer research.
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Must have at least one first (or joint first) author primary research paper published in an English-language international peer-reviewed journal.
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Fellows must be based at a European non-profit research institution for the duration of the fellowship, with host institution approval for employment under fellowship terms.
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Research projects must contribute to advancing cancer prevention, diagnosis, or treatment through evidence-based laboratory or medical science.
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Psychosocial research projects are not eligible.
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Applications to industrial or for-profit research laboratories will not be considered.
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Each applicant may submit only one application per call but may apply to multiple different calls.
Funding Details:
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Duration: 3 years.
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Funding supports postdoctoral research at European non-profit institutions.
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Projects must align with fundamental or translational cancer research objectives.
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Measures of success include publishable discoveries, professional advancement, collaboration, and engagement with the Mark Foundation community.
Deadline:
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Full Proposal Deadline for shortlisted applicants: 14 November 2025 (23:59 CEST).
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Fellowship Start Date: April 2026.
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