Introduction
DCEG Fellowship Features:
Working with DCEG scientists, fellows design, carry out, analyze, and publish research
studies on the etiology of cancer and related conditions in human populations, as well as
explore new approaches to cancer prevention. They gain experience with interdisciplinary
and multicenter collaborations, diverse study designs, novel analytic techniques,
genomics, and informatics. Fellows also gain skills in molecular and genetic
epidemiology, grant writing, science management, professional communications, and
networking. Educational loan deferment is available for postdoctoral fellows.
Division Overview:
NCI's Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG) carries out a variety of
population, family, and laboratory-based studies that seek to explain the environmental
and genetic causes of cancer. Our international faculty of world-class epidemiologists,
geneticists, and biostatisticians are committed to conducting high-impact epidemiologic
research and to training the next generation of scientists.
Our research areas include:
Additional Information:
See a list of all our Principal
Investigators and their research interests.
Postdoctoral Fellowships
Fellowship training is up to five years under the supervision of DCEG scientists. In order to be eligible, an applicant:
- Must have an M.D. or doctoral degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, genetics, or other related research fields, or be pursuing a degree in these areas.
- Must also be a U.S. citizen, resident alien, or foreign national eligible for a training visa.
Special Fellowships:
Learn how to apply.
Pre-doctoral Fellowships
Fellowships up to three years are offered to doctoral students for dissertation research and to master's level graduates. Applicants may be U.S. citizens, resident aliens, or those eligible for a training visa.
Graduate Partnership Programs with Schools of Public Health:
DCEG partners with Yale University's Department of Epidemiology and Public Health in a unique training program that supports (tuition plus stipend) doctoral students in the study of cancer epidemiology. For information, visit:
DCEG has also established collaborative doctoral training partnerships in cancer epidemiology and biostatistics with:
Students from other relevant accredited doctoral programs are encouraged to consider working with our scientific mentors for their doctoral dissertation research.
Learn how to apply.
How to Apply
Fellowship applications are accepted on an ongoing basis for flexible start dates. To apply:
- Complete the online Summary Application Form.
- Submit the following documents to
ncidceged-r@mail.nih.gov:
- Curriculum vitae and bibliography.
- Cover letter describing areas of research interest.
- Three letters of recommendation (Note: applicants may send referees' names initially, after which letters will be requested if interviewed. Letters may be sent via e-mail attachment.)
Inquiries
E-mail: ncidceged-r@mail.nih.gov
Telephone: 301-496-8991
