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 for up to three years, plus annual and final-year allowances
Summary: Supports mentored postdoctoral training that broadens research experience and prepares new investigators for independent careers in cancer research.
Key Information: Applicants must meet the updated three-year degree/training eligibility limit, including research positions in industry.
Description
American Cancer Society (ACS) Postdoctoral Fellowships provide research support and mentoring for new investigators preparing for independent careers in cancer research. The fellowships are intended to broaden applicants’ research training and experience. They are managed by the Extramural Discovery Science department through its Career Growth and Research Excellence program.
Proposed research may address topics across the cancer research continuum, including basic, translational, clinical, and cancer control research. ACS supports work involving all cancer types, conducted in laboratories, clinics, communities, or larger systems, with a special emphasis on actionable research addressing health equity. Applications undergo independent peer review, with funding supported as financial resources permit.
