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Postdoctoral Trainees

Fellowship programs are available to support postdoctoral students in basic, clinical, and populations science research, enabling participants to conduct focused research and develop fundamental, quantitative research skills.

Currently Recruiting Biobehavioral Oncology Training Program (BBOT) Postdoctoral Fellows

Learn about the educational and training opportunities for postdoctoral trainees.
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Biobehavioral Oncology Training Program (BBOT)

This 2-year program aims to cultivate successful, independent cancer research leaders from diverse population groups to address cancer health disparities by integrating biological and behavioral aspects into their research.

Supported by a National Cancer Institute (NCI) T32 award, the program includes mentors with significant expertise in epidemiology, cancer biology, genetics, biostatistics, neuroscience, immunology, and behavioral medicine and interventions, offering research opportunities focused on the interactions of genetic, molecular, neural, psychological, behavioral, and social factors and its impact on cancer.

Biobehavioral Oncology Training Program: Submit an Application


Postdoctoral Fellowships

The purpose of the Postdoctoral and Clinical Fellowship Program is to recruit and train high quality, innovative basic science and clinical/translational cancer researchers with the potential to successfully compete for extramural funding. Fellowships will be awarded to promising postdoctoral or clinical fellows who are focused on cancer. For clinical fellows, this award is intended to support additional years of research training after completion of their clinical training.

  • LOI Due: Jan. 10, 2025
  • Application Due: Feb. 14, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. CST
  • Notification of Awards: April 25, 2025
  • Award Begins: July 1, 2025

View the Postdoctoral and Clinical Research Fellowship RFA for full details and instructions. (PDF)

Scientific Teams Advancing Research Translation (START)

Offered through ӰԺ’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), the TL1 START program applies a team science approach to help students achieve clinical and translational research skills. Students receive a 1-year stipend to conduct focused research and develop fundamental, quantitative research skills.

Annual Research Trainee Symposium

This annual symposium allows trainees an opportunity to showcase their research through oral presentations and poster sessions. The event includes a keynote address from a nationally renowned scientist with attendees comprised of high school, college, and graduate students as well as postdoctoral trainees.