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Postdoctoral Fellowships

Fellowship training is up to five years under the supervision of DCEG scientists. In order to be eligible, an applicant:

• Must have an M.D. or doctoral degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, genetics, or other related research fields, or be pursuing a degree in these areas.
• Must also be a U.S. citizen, resident alien, or foreign national eligible for a training visa.

Special Fellowships:

• Sallie Rosen Kaplan Postdoctoral Fellowship - For Women Scientists in Cancer Research
• The Robert A. Welch Postdoctoral Fellowship

Pre-doctoral Fellowships

Fellowships up to three years are offered to doctoral students for dissertation research and to master's level graduates. Applicants may be U.S. citizens, resident aliens, or those eligible for a training visa.

Graduate Partnership Programs with Schools of Public Health:

DCEG partners with Yale University's Department of Epidemiology and Public Health in a unique training program that supports (tuition plus stipend) doctoral students in the study of cancer epidemiology. For information, visit:

• Yale University - National Cancer Institute Partnership Training Program

DCEG has also established collaborative doctoral training partnerships in cancer epidemiology and biostatistics with:

• George Washington University School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology
• Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology
• Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Department of Biostatistics

Students from other relevant accredited doctoral programs are encouraged to consider working with our scientific mentors for their doctoral dissertation research. Competitive stipends and partial tuition benefits are available.

How to Apply

Fellowship applications are accepted on an ongoing basis for flexible start dates. To apply:

1. Complete the online Summary Application Form.
2. Submit the following documents to ncidceged-r@mail.nih.gov:
   • Curriculum vitae and bibliography.
   • Cover letter describing areas of research interest.
   • Three letters of recommendation (Note: applicants may send referees' names initially, after which letters will be requested if interviewed. Letters may be sent via e-mail attachment.)

Inquiries

E-mail: ncidceged-r@mail.nih.gov
Telephone: 301-402-7186