The American Cancer Society Postdoctoral Fellowships support mentored research training that prepares new investigators for independent careers in cancer research. The program helps fellows broaden their scientific expertise and research experience through up to three years of support.
Eligibility Criteria
- Based at a US academic institution or eligible nonprofit.
- US citizens and non-US citizens with appropriate visa or lawful immigration status may apply.
- Must hold a postdoctoral position; faculty, research scientist, and staff scientist positions are ineligible.
- Must meet ACS’s three-year doctoral-degree/postdoctoral-training eligibility window; clinical-only training is excluded from the calculation.
- One application per applicant per cycle.
Funding Details
- Duration: Up to three years.
- Annual stipends: $66,000, $68,000, and $70,000.
- Fellowship allowance: $4,000 annually.
- Additional final-year allowance: $1,500 for eligible scientific meeting attendance.
Deadline
- Application: December 1, 2026.
Further Information
- Official fellowship details
- Apply through ProposalCentral
- Eligibility inquiries: grant.eligibility@cancer.org, at least six weeks before the deadline.