International Postdoc Cancer Research (TRIUMPH Fellowship) 2770 views

TRIUMPH (Translational Research in Multi-Disciplinary Program) Postdoctoral Fellowship

Translational Research in Multi-Disciplinary Program (TRIUMPH) provides training in clinical and translational research. This is a three-year training program. The immediate goal of this program is to recruit talented and productive PhDs from top graduate programs to provide continued training in clinical and/or translational cancer research through clinical rotations, didactic course work, and unique, interdisciplinary mentorships.

A long-term goal of this TRIUMPH program is to produce translational scientists who can be teamed with suitable physician scientists to PI a translational research laboratory. The TRIUMPH Postdoc fellow will earn a certificate upon successful completion of the program.

Required eligiblity:

This is a multi-disciplinary postdoctoral fellowship program for the fellows with Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degrees in translational cancer research and/or clinical research.

The TRIUMPH fellowship provides salary, fringe benefits, and a modest travel stipend. Fellows will engage in didactic coursework (12-15 credit hours), clinical rotations, and translational research projects in oncology during their three-year appointments,

1. Fellow must hold Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. from a top graduate program (U.S. or abroad) in any of the life sciences
2. Candidates do not need to be US citizens.
3. If the candidate has a visa, it must be valid for the duration of the fellowship program.
4. Dedication to pursue translational cancer research
5. Publications in top tier journals (must have at least one first-author paper)

How to Apply?

Please submit your application by email to CPRITMDACCTraining@mdanderson.org

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. PDF reprints of all first author publications
3. Three letters of recommendation with original sign. They should be submitted by email from the referees institutional/organizational email account to CPRITMDACCTraining@mdanderson.org.
4. A confirmation email will be sent to confirm receipt.
5. A two-page essay describing your goals and dedication toward a career in translational cancer research.

Current closing date: September 30, 2019

There are four annual application cycle each year.

Deadlines for 2019 are March 31, 2019, June 30, 2019, September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2019.