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The Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS) hosts many fellows throughout the year. The program has opportunities for people at most levels of educational training, from high school students up to post-docs. Research areas include

  • Epidemiology and genomics
  • Healthcare delivery
  • Implementation science
  • Survivorship
  • Behavioral research
  • Surveillance
  • Big data
  • Health disparities

Fellows work with one or more mentors on research projects, literature reviews, data analyses, communications, presentations, and/or manuscript preparation. Most fellows receive a monthly stipend, fully covered health insurance benefits, and a commuter subsidy.

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Current DCCPS Fellowship Opportunities

In accordance with the Federal Civilian Hiring Freeze Executive Order, dated January 20, 2025, which is effective immediately, we have been informed that all recruitment activities must cease.

Types of Fellowships and Training at NCI

Cancer Research Training Award Program

Open to high school, post-baccalaureate, post-master’s, postdoctoral, or post-medical students. Rolling application deadline.

Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program

Open to postdoctoral, post-medical, or J.D. students. Applications accepted from May to August of each year.

NCI Communications Fellowship

Open to post-master’s or postdoctoral students. The application period for the 2020 NCI Communications Fellowship is now closed. The application cycle will re-open in November 2021.
 

Presidential Management Fellows Program

Open to post-masters, postdoctoral, post-medical, or J.D. students. This fellowship is sponsored by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management and has different specifications.

Summer Internship Program

The Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG) offers a summer research internship for students interested in exploring careers in cancer epidemiology, biostatistics, and genetics.

Related Opportunities at NCI and Across NIH

View Full List of Cancer Training Opportunities at NCI

For information regarding funding from NCI and other parts of NIH to support training at institutions nationwide, go to the Training and Career Development page.

 

Richard P. Moser, Ph.D., is the Training Director for the Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences at the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Please contact Dr. Moser for more information about current or future openings.

richard.moser@nih.gov / 240-276-6915

At a Glance

Learn about fellowship opportunities within DCCPS.
 
Last Updated
January 29, 2025