The MUSC Hollings Cancer Center Graduate Fellowship provides up to two years of fellowship support for doctoral students at the Medical University of South Carolina who are conducting cancer‑focused research. The program is designed to deepen cancer research training and help top students move toward independent cancer research careers.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Doctoral student at MUSC (any discipline) with a cancer‑related research proposal prepared by the applicant.
- Must achieve PhD candidacy before the fellowship is activated (award can be deferred up to 6 months until candidacy is reached).
- U.S. citizenship not required, but applicant must hold a valid U.S. visa.
- Only one application per Hollings mentor per cycle; each applicant may apply at most twice.
- Mentor/department must commit to covering student health insurance.
Funding Details:
- Duration: Up to 2 years of support.
- Support: Two‑year research fellowship including stipend and research support; since inception, the MUSC College of Graduate Studies has contributed USD 5,000 per year toward stipend support for each fellow (current specifics in the internal call).
- Expectations: External fellowship application (e.g., F31) submission, peer‑reviewed publications, annual progress reports, and participation in Hollings trainee activities (including the LOWVELO ride).
Deadline:
- January 9, 2026, 5:00 pm (Graduate Fellowship applications).
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