Radiation Oncology Medical Physics in Carbon Therapy Fellowship
This Mayo Clinic fellowship offers advanced clinical and research training in Carbon-Ion Radiation Therapy, emphasizing innovation, interdisciplinary skills, and hands-on experience in a unique U.S. program.
Funder: Mayo Clinic
Due Dates: December 20, 2026 (Application and all supporting documentation; annual deadline)
Funding Amounts: 1-year fellowship; annual stipend for Graduate Level 1 is $75,105 plus benefits (2026–2027 rate).
Summary: Provides advanced clinical and research training in Carbon-Ion Radiation Therapy at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, with focus on interdisciplinary skill development and innovation.
Key Information: Only one position is available per year; highly competitive and unique in the U.S.
Description
This fellowship offers comprehensive, hands-on training in Carbon-Ion Radiation Therapy (CIRT) at Mayo Clinic’s Jacksonville, Florida campus—the first carbon ion therapy program in the Western Hemisphere. The program is designed to prepare postdoctoral trainees for excellence in both clinical and research settings, integrating Mayo Clinic’s multidisciplinary care philosophy. Fellows rotate through four core areas: computational radiation biology, advanced treatment planning, quality assurance, and clinical application. The curriculum includes protected research time, mentorship from board-certified medical physicists, and strong emphasis on innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration. Trainees are expected to participate in research projects that advance particle therapy and radiation oncology.
