The American Cancer Society is accepting applications for the 2026 cohort of its Postdoctoral Fellowship. Specifically, this intensive funding program helps early-career scientists scale their impact in oncology and public health through dedicated research grants. Consequently, selected researchers work directly with leading medical institutions to deploy life-saving cancer interventions and awareness campaigns.
Program Overview
This is a medical research and public health program. Therefore, it is ideal for postdoctoral researchers and health advocates who need multi-year funding to serve vulnerable populations. By joining, you get access to top-tier institutional backing and the ACS national scientific network.
Key Benefits
Participants receive high-value academic and financial support. Specifically, the benefits include:
- Funding: Comprehensive stipend coverage for living expenses and core research costs.
- Duration: Up to three years of uninterrupted, fully funded postdoctoral training.
- Mentorship: Assignment of a dedicated senior research mentor in the oncology field.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, an applicant must be an early-career medical or behavioral researcher. Crucially, you must have a doctoral degree conferred before the grant activation.
- Experience: Must be within 4 years of receiving a terminal doctoral degree.
- Position: Must hold a postdoctoral position at the time of award activation.
- Focus: Must pursue research aligned with cancer epidemiology, clinical research, or behavioral oncology.
Application Process
- Deadline: June 1, 2026.
- Submission: Apply via the ACS ProposalCentral platform.
- Requirements: Detailed research proposal, academic transcripts, and institutional endorsement.
