CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship Program 2026

🏢 About CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

The CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is one of the most prestigious training opportunities in immunology and cancer immunology. It supports outstanding young researchers at the world’s leading universities and research institutions, providing the resources, mentorship, and professional development needed to launch independent scientific careers at the forefront of discovery.

Sponsor Organization:

• Cancer Research Institute (CRI)

🎁 Benefits of CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

• Fellowships provide three years of support, including:
  • Year 1 stipend: $74,000
  • Year 2 stipend: $76,000
  • Year 3 stipend: $78,000
• The host institution receives a $5,000 annual allowance for use at the sponsor’s discretion to cover costs such as:
  • Research supplies
  • Conference travel
  • Health insurance
  • Childcare

✅ CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Doctoral Degree: Must have a doctoral degree by the date of award activation.
• Research Sponsor: Proposed research must be conducted under a sponsor holding a formal appointment as an assistant professor or higher rank at the host institution.
• Research Focus: Must work in areas directly related to immunology or cancer immunology. Eligible projects must fall into the broad field of immunology with relevance to solving the cancer problem.
• Mentored Research Experience: Applicants with 5 or more years of mentored research experience at the time of award activation are not eligible (exceptions apply for M.D. applicants; residency years are excluded).
• Sponsor Laboratory Duration: Applicants who have already spent 3 or more years in a sponsor’s laboratory by the start date of fellowship will only be considered in exceptional circumstances.
• Location: Fellowship can be performed in the United States or abroad, but must take place at a non-profit institution. There are no citizenship restrictions.
• Sponsor Limitations:
  • Only 1 fellow per sponsor may apply per application round.
  • Faculty sponsors may not have more than 3 CRI-supported fellows at any time.
• Resubmissions: Applicants may resubmit their fellowship application at a subsequent deadline, provided the new application reflects progress. Changes should be addressed in the subsequent application.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 01 September, 2026
• Application Process: Visit the application website to apply.

🔗 Opportunity Application

For more details, visit the official CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship Program page or apply directly through the application portal.

This fellowship offers an incredible opportunity for researchers to advance their careers in immunology and cancer immunology while receiving substantial financial and professional support.

• Fellowships provide three years of support, including a stipend of $74,000, $76,000, and $78,000 in years 1-3.
• The host institution receives a $5,000 annual allowance for use at the sponsor’s discretion to cover costs such as research supplies, conference travel, health insurance, or childcare.