The CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship funds outstanding early-career scientists conducting research in immunology or cancer immunology to advance knowledge of the immune system’s role in cancer.
Funder: Cancer Research Institute
Due Dates: March 2, 2026 | September 1, 2026 | March 1, 2025 | September 1, 2025
Funding Amounts: 3-year fellowship; stipend: $74,000 (year 1), $76,000 (year 2), $78,000 (year 3); $5,000/year institutional allowance
Summary: Supports outstanding early-career researchers in immunology and cancer immunology with funding, mentorship, and professional development to launch independent scientific careers.
The CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is a prestigious training initiative designed to support exceptional early-career researchers pursuing research in immunology or cancer immunology. The fellowship provides three years of financial support, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to help postdoctoral fellows transition to independent scientific careers. Fellows are selected through a rigorous peer-reviewed process, with emphasis on both the applicant’s potential and the quality of the proposed research and training environment. The program is open to researchers worldwide and aims to advance the understanding of the immune system’s role in cancer.