Why Choose CCR?
The Center for Cancer Research is part of the National Cancer Institute, one of the institutes in National Institutes of Health (NIH). The types of benefits you receive will depend on your appointment mechanism. There are also a number of work/life balance services and programs to promote a flexible, responsive work environment as well as career development opportunities.
Benefits of Interest to:
Our Faculty
- Stop the Clock/Extend the Clock Program
- Access to the NIH Clinical Center, the world’s largest dedicated research hospital, to conduct or collaborate on clinical research
- Access to world class technology and over 40 cores, including an Animal Resource Program
- Numerous career development opportunities offered by NIH and NCI
- CCR's Women Scientists
- NIH Women Scientist Advisors (WSA)
- CCR WSA
Our Trainees
- Benefits (Insurance/Stipends/Leave/Training)
- Career Development For Fellows
- K Grant Writing Workshops
- Keep The Thread
- Fellows Advantage Program
- Fellow and Young Investigators Resources
- CCR Outstanding Postdoc Award
- Fellows Award for Research Excellence
- Annual CCR Fellows and Young Investigators Colloquium
- Fellow's Committee (FelCom)
Work/Life Balance
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- About Local Schools
- Child and Family Programs
- Nursing Mothers Program
- NCI Office of Training and Education
- NIH Training Center
- Commuting:
- Wellness at NIH (Fitness Centers, Clubs and Resources)