Physician-Scientist Early Investigator Program

Overview

CCR’s Physician-Scientist Early Investigator Program (PEIP) is a highly competitive opportunity intended for physicians dedicated to laboratory bench-to-bedside or clinic-based research. This is a mentored three-to-five-year independent research program position and is equivalent to a starting faculty position in academia.

Physician-Scientist Early Investigators (PEIs) become a part of a vibrant, multidisciplinary research community featuring flexible funding that supports innovative, high-impact bench-to-bedside research. PEIs receive generous independent resources including laboratory space, travel and training funds, support personnel, supplies and services funds, support for clinical protocol development and implementation and access to basic and clinical research cores at the NIH Clinical Center, the world’s largest dedicated research hospital.

Selected candidates must be fully trained in an oncology-related medical specialty and have their own well-developed research plan that aligns with the programmatic goals of the CCR clinical research program.

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Program Details

It’s an opportunity to establish your research — and an area of research — that is innovative, that is interesting and has potential to change clinical practice. And you can do all of that with mentorship and support. - Deborah E. Citrin, M.D.

Selectees will be appointed for a three-to-five-year period at a competitive salary commensurate with subspecialty training and experience. Program participants must develop a research plan in collaboration with mentor(s) and complete coursework focused on leadership/management skills and writing cancer grant applications. Research progress will be reviewed on an annual basis.

Potential areas of interest include:

Benefits

PEIs are assigned dedicated space, provided with an independent budget including travel and training funds, and given access to an extensive infrastructure including:

research nursing

data-management support
animal facilities
core services and advanced technologies such as

imaging/microscopy
protein chemistry and purification
mass spectrometry
flow cytometry
genomics
transgenic and knockout mice

In addition, PEIs benefit from a structured mentorship program and a highly collaborative environment at CCR and across NCI and NIH. Clinicians have access to the NIH Clinical Center, the world’s largest dedicated research hospital.

An attractive Federal Government employee benefits package includes health and life insurance coverage, a retirement savings program and relocation expenses. Student loan repayment may be possible through the NIH.

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How to Apply

We are not currently accepting applications.

To apply, applicants must submit:

A letter of interest that includes a career synopsis

A current curriculum vitae with bibliography
Contact information for three letters of recommendation
A description of research interests and goals and as they relate to the chosen field (2-4 pages)
A diversity statement describing their track record of and commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in biomedical research and/or medicine (500 word limit), including but not limited to successful recruitment and/or mentorship of trainees from historically underrepresented groups, participation on committees and in program/initiatives addressing issues of diversity and inclusion and future plans for addressing diversity and inclusion as a principal investigator.

DHHS, NIH, and NCI are Equal Opportunity Employers

The NCI and the CCR are deeply committed to diversity of thought, equity and inclusion and encourages applications from qualified women, under-represented minorities, and individuals with disabilities.

Eligibility

Candidates may be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or possess (or be eligible for) an appropriate work visa. Candidates must hold an M.D. degree (or equivalent) and must have successfully completed subspecialty training at a U.S. accredited institution in an appropriate field.

Questions may be directed to: ApplyPEIP@mail.nih.gov. 