Postdoctoral Fellowships (PF) - American Cancer Society
Postdoctoral Fellowships (PF) from the American Cancer Society support new investigators with mentored cancer research training to broaden their experience and prepare them for independent research careers.
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Funder: American Cancer Society
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (Winter cycle) | June 1, 2027 (Summer cycle)
Funding Amounts: Stipends of $66,000, $68,000, and $70,000 over up to three years, plus fellowship and travel allowances
Summary: Supports mentored postdoctoral training to prepare new investigators for independent careers in cancer research.
Key Information: Applicants must have completed three or fewer years of postdoctoral research training.
Description
The American Cancer Society’s Postdoctoral Fellowships support research training and mentoring for new investigators pursuing independent careers in cancer research. The fellowships are intended to broaden applicants’ research training and experience, with support for scientists studying cancer across basic, translational, clinical, and cancer control research.
The program is managed by the Society’s Extramural Discovery Science team through its Career Growth and Research Excellence program office. Research topics may span the cancer research continuum, including work to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. ACS places special emphasis on actionable research addressing health equity. Fellowship support includes progressive annual stipends, an annual fellowship allowance, and a travel allowance in the final year.
