Students / Fellows

The National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is strongly committed to training future cancer researchers and offers numerous opportunities for postdoctoral fellows. To learn more about NCI postdoctoral fellowships, visit the links below.

NIH Research and Training

The NIH Research and Training Opportunities website is a wealth of information on all NIH research and training opportunities, including NCI-sponsored training as well as programs sponsored by NIH’s other 19 institutes. Check out the new NIH Postdoctoral Search Engine. Also check out Jobs @ NIH which includes many resources.

NIH/NCI Fellowships for Foreign Graduates

Foreign graduates seeking NIH/NCI postdoctoral fellowships should visit the International Services Branch (ISB) website to find information on programs set up for foreign scientists.

NCI Center for Cancer Research

The Center for Cancer Research (CCR) is a major component of NCI’s Intramural Program. CCR’s website provides detailed information on specific NCI postdoctoral fellowship award programs and lists current openings for postdoctoral positions. CCR offers top-quality training opportunities in basic cancer, AIDS, and clinical research at both NCI-Frederick and NCI’s Bethesda campus.