Support for Fellows

The NCI Center for Cancer Research provides a variety of support to fellows through the Fellows and Young Investigators (FYI) Association, which organizes and promotes educational activities, identifies potential employment opportunities, organizes an annual colloquium for postdocs, helps orient new trainees, and fosters communications among CCR fellows.

Annual CCR Fellows and Young Investigators Colloquium – This year, the 10th Annual CCR FYI colloquium was held March 17-19, 2010 at Hershey Lodge, Hershey, PA.

FYI Newsletter

Fellows Seminar Series – includes PASS (Presentation and Seminar Skills) and the Frederick National Lab Postdoc Seminar Series.

Fellows Editorial Board – a free, confidential scientific document editing service for postdoctoral fellows.

Educational Opportunities

Courses and Workshops – A number of courses and workshops are offered by CCR and NIH throughout the year to enhance your skills and career opportunities.

FAES Graduate School at NIH – The FAES (Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences) Graduate School at NIH offers nearly 200 courses each year at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. FAES courses are certified by the Maryland Higher Education Commission and accepted for credit at most universities. The FAES Graduate School operates with the approval of the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Courses are open to members of the NIH community, other federal employees and the general public.

Classes and workshops are also offered by Frederick National Lab, SAIC-Frederick and Fort Detrick.

Additional Resources

Useful Websites

CRTA Visiting Fellows Handbook

NIH Postdoc Handbook

NIH Fellows Committee (FELCOM)