Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
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Outstanding opportunities for cutting-edge research in the basic, quantitative, social and behavioral sciences, and in clinical cancer prevention, have been the hallmarks of the CPFP since its inception.
Description | Eligibility | Application Guidelines
The application period for the 2024 Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program is now OPEN.
Deadline Alert
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Fellowship Program Application Deadlines
The CPFP application period is now OPEN.
DEADLINES
Online application CLOSES, All applicants
Tuesday, August 1, 2024 11:59 PM (U.S. Eastern Time)
Letters of reference, All applicants
Thursday, August 8, 2024 11:59 PM (U.S. Eastern Time)
Letter of assurance, Doctoral degree candidates only
Thursday, August 8, 2024 11:59 PM (U.S. Eastern Time)
Program Spotlight
2025 NIH Felcom Fellows Award for Research Excellence (FARE)
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July 11, 2024
The Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program congratulates Drs. Alexandra Harris, Rebecca Kelly, Kyra Mendez, and Shahriar Zamani. Their contributions to cancer prevention research have earned them a 2025 NIH Felcom Fellows Award for Research Excellence (FARE)!
Testimonials
Read about the experiences from past CPFP Fellows in their own words.