CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship Program: Advancing Immunology Research

Cancer Research Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships: Advancing the Future of Cancer Research

Table of Content

Overview of Cancer Research Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships
Benefits of Cancer Research Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships
Eligibility Criteria
Application Process and Important Dates

The Cancer Research Institute (CRI) Postdoctoral Fellowships offer promising young scientists the opportunity to advance their careers while contributing to groundbreaking cancer research. By providing financial support and fostering innovation, this program empowers researchers to explore novel ideas in immunotherapy, cellular therapy, and other cutting-edge fields in cancer science.

Benefits

The CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship Program offers recipients the following benefits:

A stipend of $55,000 for the first year, $57,000 for the second year, and $59,000 for the third year of the fellowship.
An additional annual allowance of $1,500 provided to the host institution, which can be utilized at the sponsor’s discretion to cover the fellow’s research supplies, travel to scientific conferences, or health insurance costs.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Language Requirement: Proficiency in English.
Eligible Countries: Open to applicants from all countries worldwide.
Research Focus: Applicants must work in areas directly related to immunology or cancer immunology. Projects should fall within the broad scope of immunology and have relevance to addressing cancer-related challenges.
Educational Qualification: Applicants must hold a doctoral degree by the time the award is activated. Research must be conducted under a sponsor with a formal appointment at the host institution.
Postdoctoral Experience: Applicants with five or more years of relevant postdoctoral experience are ineligible, except for M.D. applicants, where residency years are excluded from this calculation.
Sponsor’s Laboratory: Applicants who have already spent three or more years in a sponsor’s lab by the fellowship start date will only be considered in exceptional cases.
Location of Fellowship: The fellowship can be carried out in the United States or internationally, but it must be hosted at a non-profit institution.
Citizenship: No citizenship restrictions apply.
Sponsor Limitations: Only one fellow per sponsor may apply in a single application round, and sponsors may supervise a maximum of three CRI-supported fellows at any given time.

Application Process

Steps to Apply for the CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

Step 1: Complete the Application Form

Fill out the PDF application form, print it, and secure signatures for the Institutional Certifications section.
Signatures are required from the following:
- Internal Review Board (IRB) or Certifying Officer: To confirm compliance with government and institutional regulations.
- Administrative Officer: To validate administrative oversight.
- Financial Officer: To confirm financial compliance.

Step 2: Submit the Form

Once the form is complete, scan it as a PDF.
Upload the scanned form along with other required documents during the online application process.

Step 3: Compile and Upload Supporting Documents
On the final page of the application, upload the following materials in a single PDF document in the specified order:

Completed PDF Application Form: Include the cover sheet and ensure all required signatures are present for section three.
Applicant Background and Research Accomplishments: Provide a brief overview.
Funding Sources: List all other funding applications, including their submission deadlines.
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Bibliography: Include all relevant academic and professional details.
Project Summary: Highlight the relevance of the proposed research to understanding or treating cancer through immunological approaches.
Non-Technical Abstract: Write a clear, layperson-friendly summary of the research, its importance, and potential clinical impact (for fundraising purposes).
Detailed Research Proposal:
- Include background, significance, specific aims, materials, and methods.
- Limit to 6 pages, including tables and figures (references are not included in the page count).
Sponsor’s Letter of Introduction: The sponsor must introduce the applicant, outline their qualifications, and confirm direct supervision of the proposed research.
Sponsor’s CV/Biosketch and Bibliography: Limit the bibliography to the past 5 years or publications relevant to the proposed research. Include a list of the sponsor’s current research support.
Letters of Recommendation:
- Two letters are required.
- One must be from the applicant’s thesis advisor.
- The second should come from an individual familiar with the applicant’s work (not the sponsor).
- If the sponsor was also the thesis advisor, contact CRI for further instructions.

Important Note

Combine all files into a single PDF document. Name the file as follows: LastName, FirstName.pdf (e.g., Brown, John.pdf).
Do not submit multiple attachments.

Following these steps ensures your application is properly organized and compliant with CRI’s guidelines.

Important Dates

Deadline: September 1, March 1 (Annually)

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Scholarship at Uniplus Global to apply