Postdoctoral Fellowship Grants (PRF)
Forecasted
The Postdoctoral Fellowship Grants (PRF) by the New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research support mentored cancer research projects by early-career scientists at New Jersey institutions.
Funder: New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Letter of Intent) | March 2027 (Full application in SAGE by 4:00 PM ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 total over 2 years (up to $65,000/year stipend + fringe, supplies, $1,500/year travel, up to 15% indirect costs)
Summary: Supports early-career postdoctoral researchers in New Jersey to advance cancer research through mentored, independent projects at qualifying institutions.
Key Information: Applicants must dedicate ≥80% effort to research; no concurrent postdoctoral fellowships allowed; strong mentorship required.
Description
The New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research (NJCCR) Postdoctoral Fellowship Grants (PRF) provide catalytic, two-year funding to retain and advance early-career scientists committed to cancer research in New Jersey. The program is designed to foster the progression of postdoctoral fellows toward independent investigator status by supporting mentored research projects directly related to cancer. Fellows benefit from robust institutional resources, structured career development, and are required to carry out their research under the guidance of an experienced sponsor at a New Jersey Qualifying Research Institution (QRI). The program emphasizes high-quality science, professional development, and networking, aligning with NJCCR’s mission to enhance the state’s cancer research capacity.
