NJCCR Predoctoral Fellowship Grant 2027 supports advanced predoctoral researchers in New Jersey, funding supervised cancer-related dissertation projects to prepare them for cancer research careers.
Funder: New Jersey Department of Health
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (mandatory letter of intent) | March 2027 (application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 over two years
Summary: Supports predoctoral cancer researchers training under a sponsor at a qualifying New Jersey research institution.
Key Information: Applicants must be full-time graduate students and U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
The New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research (NJCCR), within the New Jersey Department of Health, offers this fellowship to develop researchers pursuing careers in cancer research in New Jersey. It supports a two-year research project directly related to cancer, carried out under the supervision of a designated sponsor.
The fellowship is intended for advanced predoctoral candidates who have identified a dissertation project. NJCCR prefers candidates who have completed most of their coursework and dedicate at least 80% of their effort to cancer-related research. The sponsor guides the fellow’s research and provides a personalized training plan.