Apr 19, 2025, 19:15

CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship

The CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship supports early-career scientists seeking advanced training in fundamental immunology or cancer immunology at top universities and research centers worldwide. The program is designed to promote hypothesis-driven, mechanistic research that deepens our understanding of the immune system’s role in cancer. Fellowships are awarded based on the quality of the applicant, the proposed research project, and the training environment. The fellowship can be performed in the United States or internationally at non-profit institutions.

Eligibility Criteria

Must hold a doctoral degree by the date of award activation
Must be conducting research in immunology or tumor immunology
Must work under a sponsor with an assistant professor or higher title at a non-profit host institution
May not have more than 5 years of postdoctoral experience at the time of award activation (excluding medical residency for MDs)
Cannot have more than 3 years in the sponsor’s lab by the start date, unless under exceptional circumstances
Only one fellow per sponsor per application round
No more than three CRI-supported fellows per faculty sponsor at any time
Resubmissions are allowed with revised content reflecting progress
No citizenship restrictions

Funding Details

Year 1: 74,000 USD stipend
Year 2: 76,000 USD stipend
Year 3: 78,000 USD stipend
Annual 5,000 USD institutional allowance for research expenses, insurance, travel, or childcare
Additional support to attend CRI’s annual CICON and Bioinformatics Bootcamp
No overhead or administrative deductions allowed

Application Deadlines

March 1 and September 1 (or the following Monday if on a weekend)
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
Award decisions are announced approximately 10–12 weeks after the deadline
Fellowships may be activated 4–12 months after the deadline on the first of the month

Further Information

To apply, access the CRI Application Portal for full instructions and required institutional certifications. Direct inquiries to [email protected].

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