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,
- 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
- Candidates do not need to be US citizens.
- If the candidate has a visa, it must be valid for the duration of the fellowship program.
- Dedication to pursue translational cancer research
- 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
- Curriculum Vitae
- PDF reprints of all first author publications
- Three letters of recommendation with original sign. They should be submitted by email from the referees institutional/organizational email account to CPRITMDACCTraining@mdanderson.org.
- A confirmation email will be sent to confirm receipt.
- 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.
| Type of fellowship | Postdoctoral |
| Subject | translational cancer research, Life science |
| Closing date: | December 31, 2018 March 31, 2019, June 30, 2019, September 30, 2019, and December 31, 2019. |
| Contact | CPRITMDACCTraining@mdanderson.org |
