SITC-Merck Cancer Immunotherapy Clinical Fellowship

Organization
Society for Immunology of Cancer
Type
Foundation
Brief Description

One Year • $100 000 Award

This $100 000 one-year clinical fellowship supports an MD or combined MD/PhD with a vested interest in furthering cancer immunotherapy research and translational immunotherapeutic approaches.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

  • Current SITC member in good standing at time of application (i.e. current in dues)
  • Hold an MD or combined MD/PhD degree
  • Currently hold a position at an academic institution or government cancer center as a postdoctoral fellow resident research scientist or comparable position prior to obtaining a tenure track faculty position
  • Be within postdoctoral or postgraduate training or no more than four years from completing such training
  • Name a pre-arranged fellowship mentor
  • Submit a letter of recommendation from the mentor along with the application
  • Domestic and international applicants are eligible to apply

The ideal candidate meets the eligibility criteria above and is at a career stage before independence has not yet secured significant independent funding and should demonstrate how this award will aid in advancing to the next stage in their career.

BENEFITS

  • One year $100 000 award
  • Complimentary registration and travel for SITC’s 39th Annual Meeting
  • Recognition during the Award Ceremony at SITC’s 39th Annual Meeting