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American Cancer Society Postdoctoral Fellowships

Postdoctoral Fellowships (PF) support new investigators in research training programs to position them for independent careers in cancer research. Peer reviewers evaluate how well the fellowship will broaden the applicant’s research training and experience.

Eligibility

Work at a US academic institution or eligible non-profit
Are a US citizen or a non-citizen with an appropriate visa at the time of application
Have held your doctoral degree for less than 4 years (clinical-only training time not counted)
Do not hold a faculty appointment (e.g., Instructor, Research Assistant Professor)
Review ACS Grant Policies and PF Instructions for full details

Grant Term and Budget

Awards are for up to 3 years
Stipends: 66,000 USD (Year 1), 68,000 USD (Year 2), 70,000 USD (Year 3)
Fellowship Allowance: 4,000 USD/year for health insurance, workshop costs, and meeting expenses
Final Year Bonus: Additional 1,500 USD for attending the ACS Postdoctoral Fellows Symposium or a domestic meeting
Top-ranked fellowships may be supplemented above standard stipends based on endowment availability

Parental Leave Option

PFs may take 4–12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave annually
Grant term is extended by the length of leave
Stipend continues during leave and extended period

Application Deadlines

June 1, 2025
December 1, 2025

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