CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026

The CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship supports young scientists conducting research in immunology or cancer immunology at leading institutions worldwide. Funded by the Cancer Research Institute (CRI), the fellowship provides up to three years of financial support for hypothesis-driven, mechanistic studies that advance the understanding of the immune system’s role in cancer.

Applications are evaluated by CRI’s Scientific Advisory Council based on the applicant’s track record, sponsor quality, training environment, and research proposal. Fellows may be based in the United States or internationally, provided the host institution is a non-profit research center or university.

Summary

1. Application Deadlines: March 2, 2026
2. Study Level: Postdoctoral, Fellowship
3. Funding Type: Fully Funded (Stipend + Research Allowance)
4. Sponsor: Cancer Research Institute
5. Eligibility: All Countries

Eligibility Criteria for CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026

1. Applicant must hold a doctoral degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) before fellowship activation
2. Research must be in immunology or cancer immunology
3. Must work under a sponsor (assistant professor or above) at a non-profit institution
4. No more than 5 years of relevant postdoctoral experience
5. Only one fellow per sponsor per round, and sponsor may have no more than three CRI fellows concurrently

Benefits of CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026

3-year fellowship

Stipend:

1. Year 1: $74,000
2. Year 2: $76,000
3. Year 3: $78,000

Institutional Allowance: $5,000 per year for research supplies, travel, health insurance, or childcare

Additional support for attending CRI conferences and bioinformatics training

How to Apply

1. Access the CRI Application Portal
2. Prepare required documents: CV, project summary, specific aims, research proposal, sponsor letter, and recommendation letters
3. Submit online and ensure DocuSign signatures are completed
4. Applications exceeding page limits or missing documents will be disqualified

For more information visit CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026

Application Deadline:

02 Mar, 2026

Application Link(s)

• Apply for CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026