Cancer Research Institute Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025 | Fully Funded Opportunity

The Cancer Research Institute (CRI) Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is a distinguished project that aims to develop the next generation of immunologists and cancer researchers. This fellowship gives a unique opportunity for early-career scientists to enhance their cancer immunology research and make new discoveries. With considerable financing, networking opportunities, and access to top-tier research environments, this fellowship is a fantastic starting point for young scientists who want to make a difference in the battle against cancer.

Fellowship Overview

This fellowship is intended to help postdoctoral researchers conducting immunology and cancer immunology research at non-profit institutes worldwide. It provides significant financing and professional development opportunities, allowing awardees to concentrate on their ground-breaking work without financial restraints.

Details about Scholarship

Key Benefits

• Duration: three years.
• Stipend Structure:
  • Year 1: $74,000
  • Year 2: $76,000
  • Year 3: $78,000
• Institutional Allowance: An additional $5,000 each year to help fund the research institution. This money can be used to buy research supplies, attend conferences, pay for health insurance, and provide childcare.
• Networking Opportunities: Fellows are invited to attend CRI's Annual International Cancer Immunotherapy Conference (CICON), which provides exposure to cutting-edge research and top scientists in the field.
• Bioinformatics Bootcamp: Attend specialized bioinformatics training seminars to improve your research skills.

Eligibility Criteria

• To be eligible for the CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship, applicants have to fulfill the following requirements:
• Have a doctorate (Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent) at the time of award activation.
  Conduct research with a formal sponsor (Assistant Professor or higher) in a non-profit organization.
• Concentrate on immunology or cancer immunology research, with a project related to cancer treatment and understanding.
• Have fewer than five years of postdoctoral experience at the time of grant activation.
  Applicants from any country can apply as long as their research is conducted at an eligible institution.
• Candidates who have spent three or more years in a sponsor's lab may be considered in rare circumstances.

Application Deadline

The last date of application submission is 1st September, 2025.

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