Radiation Oncology Medical Physics in Carbon Therapy Fellowship
Radiation Oncology Medical Physics in Carbon Therapy Fellowship supports fellows’ clinical training and mentored carbon-ion therapy research to prepare them for clinical and research work in particle therapy.
Funder: Mayo Clinic
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (Recommended Match registration) | December 20, 2026 (Application deadline) | February 2027 (Interviews) | March 1, 2027 (Rank lists open) | March 22, 2027 (Rank lists due; Application Service closes) | March 29, 2027 (Match results; Post-Match opens) | July 1, 2027 (Program starts)
Funding Amounts: One-year fellowship; one position available annually
Summary: Clinical training and mentored research in carbon-ion radiation therapy at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.
Key Information: Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in medical physics, physics, or a related science or engineering field.
Description
Mayo Clinic’s Radiation Oncology Medical Physics in Carbon Therapy Fellowship provides one year of training in carbon-ion radiation therapy (CIRT) at its Jacksonville, Florida, campus. The program integrates biology, physics, and clinical application within Mayo Clinic’s multidisciplinary care model, preparing fellows for clinical and research work in particle therapy. Training emphasizes computational radiation biology, advanced treatment planning, quality assurance, and patient-centered, evidence-based care.
Fellows complete four core rotations while developing a CIRT-related research project with a faculty mentor. Research can address biological, technological, or clinical aspects of carbon-ion therapy, with approximately 10% protected research time throughout the fellowship. Board-certified medical physicists provide hands-on clinical guidance, supporting progression from guided learning toward independent clinical practice.
