Jun 5, 2025, 11:25

Radiation Oncology Lung & Prostate Cancer Clinical Research Fellowship

The Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Oncology at McMaster University offers a 1-2 year Clinical Research Fellowship in Radiation Oncology focused on lung and prostate cancer. This fellowship provides comprehensive clinical training and research opportunities in advanced radiotherapy technologies and biological approaches. Fellows will gain experience in the clinical application of IMRT, VMAT, and Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) for lung and prostate cancers and engage in translational early-phase clinical trials and biomarker research.

Eligibility Criteria:

Field of Study: Fellowship research projects include clinical trial design and translational radiation biology, emphasizing early-phase trials with novel sensitizing agents and biomarker studies.
Clinical Training: Hands-on experience in advanced radiotherapy techniques within the Juravinski Cancer Centre, a major regional oncology center serving Central South West Ontario with approximately 5,000 new cancer patients annually.
Academic Opportunities:

Enrollment option in the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Epidemiology (GDCE) through McMaster’s Faculty of Health Sciences.
Two-year fellows may pursue a Master’s degree in Health Research Methodology, Health Policy, Health Science Education, or Medical Sciences.
Training in collaboration with Ontario Clinical Oncology Group (OCOG) and access to ongoing clinical trials.

Citizenship: Canadian citizens and permanent residents are prioritized. Applicants must declare citizenship status. International applicants with completed Radiation Oncology residency and eligible for an educational license, work permit, and visa in Ontario may apply.

Fellowship Details:

Duration: 1-2 years

Start Date: July 1, 2026

Location: Juravinski Cancer Centre, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Application Requirements:

Complete Fellowship Application: McMaster Fellowship Application Portal
Eligibility for CPSO (College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario) License
Curriculum Vitae including teaching, research experience, publications, certificates, awards, scholarships, memberships
Three professional reference letters (one from Residency Program Director)
Cover letter describing personal learning goals and preliminary research/clinical project ideas
Medical school transcripts
Application Deadline: July 15, 2025 (Incomplete applications will not be accepted)

Contact Information:

Dr. Jeffrey Greenspoon
c/o Kelly Edge
Department of Oncology, Juravinski Cancer Centre
699 Concession Street, Hamilton, ON, Canada, L8V 5C2
Phone: 905-387-9711 ext. 67162
Email: [email protected]

Further Information:
McMaster Oncology Fellowships
Health Research Methodology Graduate Programs
Clinician Investigator Program

You can learn more about fellowship programs here.