[Breast Cancer Alliance](https://breastcanceralliance.org)

December 1, 2025 (Application deadline) | March 2026 (Notification)

$75,000 for a one-year breast surgical fellowship

Supports SSO-accredited breast surgical fellowships at institutions in NY, NJ, or CT to train future leaders in breast cancer surgery.

Only one application per institution per year; applicants must be US citizens and MDs who have completed general surgery residency.

--- ## Description The Breast Cancer Alliance Breast Surgical Fellowship provides $75,000 to support one-year breast surgical fellowships at Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO)-accredited institutions in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut. The program aims to transform promising surgeons into expert, compassionate breast specialists who will become leaders in the field, ultimately improving breast cancer outcomes and survival rates. The Breast Cancer Alliance is the only nonprofit organization in the US that funds breast surgical fellowships. --- ## Due Dates - **Application deadline:** December 1, 2025 (midnight) - **Notification of decision:** March 2026 - **Fellowship term:** August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027 --- ## Funding Amount - **Award:** $75,000 per fellowship - **Duration:** 1 year - **Disbursement:** After contract execution (no modifications to contract terms allowed) --- ## Eligibility - **Institutions:** - Must have an established breast fellowship program - Must be SSO-accredited for at least 2 years - Must be located in Connecticut, New Jersey, or New York - Only one application per institution per year; only one fellowship awarded per institution per year - **Applicants:** - Must be US citizens - Must hold an MD degree - Must have completed a general surgery residency at a US medical center --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online by the deadline: [Apply here](https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/99062-Breast-Cancer-Alliance) - Each institution may submit only one candidate per year. - Required materials: - Candidate’s CV - Two reference letters - Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. - Awardees will be notified by March 2026. - Fellowship funds are distributed after contract signing; contract modifications are not permitted. - Any publications or publicity resulting from the fellowship must acknowledge the Breast Cancer Alliance. --- ## Additional Information - The fellowship is highly competitive and limited to SSO-accredited programs in NY, NJ, or CT. - The program is intended to foster the next generation of breast surgical leaders. - Only one CV/reference package per institution per year will be considered. --- ## External Links - [Breast Cancer Alliance – How to Apply](https://breastcanceralliance.org/how-to-apply) - [Breast Cancer Alliance – What We Fund](https://breastcanceralliance.org/what-we-fund) - [Application Portal](https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/99062-Breast-Cancer-Alliance) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Address | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|-----------------|----------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [info@breastcanceralliance.org](mailto:info@breastcanceralliance.org) | +1 203-861-0014 | 48 Maple Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830, USA | | Fellowship Questions | [fellowships@breastcanceralliance.org](mailto:fellowships@breastcanceralliance.org) | | | | Research Grants | [researchgrants@breastcanceralliance.org](mailto:researchgrants@breastcanceralliance.org) | | | ---

Breast Cancer Alliance Breast Surgical Fellowship

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