This fellowship funds beginning investigators holding assistant professorships or similar roles to conduct cancer research in areas including preclinical, clinical, epidemiological, psychosocial, behavioral, health services, health policy, outcomes, and cancer control. Awards average $45,000 for travel and stipend support. Fellows must return to their home institute after the fellowship and have access to appropriate facilities to apply their skills.
Applicants must hold assistant professorships or similar positions and have at least two years of postdoctoral experience after earning M.D. or Ph.D. degrees or equivalents.