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Postdoctoral Training at CCR

The NCI Center for Cancer Research (CCR) is committed to supporting and training the next generation of scientists. As the largest intramural division of the National Cancer Institute, we can help you launch your career in basic or translational cancer research. At CCR, we focus on high-risk, cutting-edge research in an environment that is second-to-none in quality of science and quality of mentoring. 

You’ll work side-by-side with world-renowned scientific investigators with a broad research portfolio, and have access to state-of-the-art technologies and a clinical research program that is part of the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, the world’s largest dedicated research hospital. 

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Postdoctoral Opportunities

Find the best fit for your education and interests and locate open positions at CCR. 

Individuals with a doctoral degree (M.D., Ph.D., D.D.S., D.M.D., D.V.M., or the equivalent) in the health sciences with no more than five (5) years of relevant postdoctoral research experience at the start of the fellowship period may apply to postdoctoral opportunities at CCR.

There are different hiring mechanisms for U.S. citizens and permanent residents and for international scientists.


Why Train Here?

CCR fellows enjoy:

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Quote from Riley Metcalfe: One of the advantages of working in the NIH Intramural Research Program is that we have really excellent resources available to us, within a couple of thousand feet.
  • Independent research projects
  • Competitive stable stipends
  • Career and professional development resources
  • Travel awards
  • Generous benefits
  • Resources for a healthy work/life balance

Explore the benefits and resources available for trainees at NCI. Postdoctoral fellowships are fully funded and renewable annually for up to five years based on merit. Our postdoctoral researchers consistently demonstrate a strong track record of securing grants, external fellowships and K awards, showcasing their success and expertise in accessing additional funding opportunities. After completing a fellowship at CCR, our postdocs find success in varied careers across academia, industry and other government and management work. 

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Quote from Sophia Varriano: I am confident that this is building a really strong foundation for me to excel in whatever career path I decide to take.

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