Immuno-Informatics Postdoctoral Fellowship Program 2026

🌟 About the Program

The Cancer Research Institute (CRI) Immuno-Informatics Postdoctoral Fellowship Program supports outstanding early-career scientists worldwide who aim to gain dual expertise in immunology and data science. This unique program fosters a new generation of researchers fluent in both biology and computation, equipping them to drive innovation in cancer immunotherapy.

💼 Benefits

• Three years of support, including a stipend of:
  • $74,000 in Year 1
  • $76,000 in Year 2
  • $78,000 in Year 3
• The host institution receives a $5,000 annual allowance to cover costs such as:
  • Research supplies
  • Conference travel
  • Health insurance
  • Childcare

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a doctoral degree by the date of award activation.
• Conduct proposed research under a sponsor with a formal appointment as an assistant professor or higher rank at the host institution.
• Work in areas directly related to immunology or cancer immunology. Projects must fall into the broad field of immunology with relevance to solving the cancer problem.
• Have less than 5 years of mentored research experience at the time of award activation (excluding M.D. residency years). Use the doctoral degree conferral date for eligibility calculation.
• Applicants who have already spent 3 or more years in a sponsor’s laboratory by the start date of the fellowship will only be considered under exceptional circumstances.
• The fellowship can be performed in the United States or abroad but must take place at a non-profit institution. There are no citizenship restrictions.
• Only 1 fellow per sponsor may apply per application round, and 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 and improvements.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 02 March, 2026
• To apply, visit the application portal.

🔗 Scholarship Application Portal

For more details and to apply, visit the official Cancer Research Institute (CRI) Immuno-Informatics Postdoctoral Fellowship Program page.

This fellowship is an excellent opportunity for early-career scientists to gain expertise in both immunology and data science, contributing to advancements in cancer immunotherapy. Don't miss the chance to apply!

• 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.