Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Outstanding opportunities for cutting-edge research in the basic, quantitative, social and behavioral sciences, and in clinical cancer prevention, have been the hallmarks of the CPFP since its inception.
Description | Eligibility | Application Guidelines
The application period for the 2024 Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program is now CLOSED.
CPFP Pre-Application Webinar
This pre-application webinar outlines how to apply for the fellowship, what to include in your application, key dates and contacts, and additional information about this multidisciplinary postdoctoral program.
Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Time: 3:30-4:30 pm ET
Deadline Alert
Fellowship Program Application Deadlines
The CPFP application period is now CLOSED.
If you would like to apply for the cohort entering in June 2026, you may apply beginning on May 1, 2025.
Program Spotlight
The NCI Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program – Developing Multidisciplinary Scientists and Expanding the Cancer Prevention Workforce
December 11, 2024
The Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program (CPFP), NCI’s distinctive postdoctoral fellowship program that combines independent, mentored research with training in translational cancer prevention science, population health, leadership, and communication, is nearing its 40th anniversary.
Testimonials
Read about the experiences from past CPFP Fellows in their own words.