Who is eligible for CRI fellowship?

 Exciting news! The CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship is currently accepting applications. In this article we will delve into the details of the CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship outlining its advantages and providing a step, by step guide to the application process.


The CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship 2024 2025 is a funded opportunity for international scholars pursuing postdoctoral research studies. This prestigious scholarship offers a stipend of up to $59,000 along with a $1,500 allowance per year to support research expenses, attendance at conferences and/or health insurance.




Operating within universities and research institutions the CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship Program nurtures talented young researchers seeking specialized training, in fundamental immunology or cancer immunology.


The postdoctoral fellowship aims to support researchers at leading universities and research centers worldwide offering training, in the basics of immunology and cancer immunology. A panel of experts from the board will assess each candidate. The Cancer Research Institute (CRI) is particularly interested in research that has an impact on cancer immunology.


Summary of Scholarship

  • Study Level; Postdoctoral
  • Institution; Cancer Research Institute (CRI)
  • Location; The fellowship can be undertaken either in the United States or internationally as long as it's, at a non profit institution.
  • Areas of Focus; Applicants must be engaged in fields closely connected to immunology or cancer immunology.
  • Application Deadlines; September 1 and March 1 (Yearly)


Scholarship Details


The CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship Program offers the following benefits, to recipients;

  • New fellows will receive a stipend of $55,000 for the year $57,000 for the year and $59,000 for the third year.
  • Additionally a yearly allowance of $1,500 is granted to the host institution to cover expenses such as research supplies travel to conferences and health insurance for the fellow.



Eligibility Requirements for CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowships


To qualify for the CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship Program candidates must meet the criteria;

  • Language Requirement; English.
  • Eligible Countries; Worldwide.
  • Applicants must be engaged in research directly related to immunology or cancer immunology. The proposed project should focus on immunology with implications for addressing cancer related issues.
  • Candidates must have obtained a degree before receiving the award and conduct their research under a sponsor who holds a position at the host institution.
  • Individuals, with five or more years of experience are not eligible to apply unless they hold an M.D. Degree; in this case years of residency should not be included in this calculation.
  • In cases candidates who have worked in a sponsors lab for three years or more by the fellowship start date may be eligible, for a fellowship grant. The fellowship can be carried out either in the United States or overseas as long as it's at a non profit organization. Citizenship is not a limiting factor. Each sponsor can only support one fellow per application cycle and faculty sponsors are limited to having, up to three CRI supported fellows.

How can an aspirant Apply for the CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship Program?



To apply for the CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship Program you can start by visiting the website provided at the end of this message. Here are the key steps to follow in order to be eligible, for this scholarship opportunity;


1. Fill out the PDF application form completely, and print it out. The PDF application form can be found on the official website of the CRI fellowship. Make sure to get signatures for the Institutional Certifications section. You will need signatures from the following individuals;

  • An Internal Review Board (IRB) or certifying officer who can confirm that your proposal complies with government and institutional regulations.
  • The institutions administrative officer.
  • The institutions financial officer.


2. Once you have completed filling out the form scan it as a PDF document. Upload it along with your supporting materials when submitting your application online.



3. When you reach the page of the application for uploading documents arrange the following supporting documentation, in one PDF file in this order;


  • Please ensure that all sections of the PDF application form starting from the cover sheet have been completed with the signatures.
  • Provide an overview of the applicants background and achievements, in research.
  • Include a list of any funding opportunities for which applications have been or will be submitted along with their deadlines.
  • Attach the applicants curriculum vitae and bibliography.
  • Summarize your project briefly outlining how your research contributes to understanding the systems role in cancer and its treatment through approaches.
  • Write an abstract of your research in language to explain its significance and potential clinical impact for fundraising purposes.
  • Present a research proposal covering background information, significance, specific aims, materials and methods. This should not exceed 6 pages including tables and figures. Excluding references.
  • Include a letter from your sponsor introducing you and affirming their qualifications to oversee the proposed research. The letter should confirm that your project will be supervised directly by the sponsor.
  • Attach your sponsors curriculum vitae or biosketch bibliography (focused on publications to this research) and details of their current research support.
  • Two letters of recommendation are mandatory, for this application.
  • Two letters are required for the application. One should come from the applicants thesis advisor while the other should be, from someone, with the applicants work. The sponsor is not allowed to provide one of these letters. If the sponsor happened to be the applicants thesis advisor please reach out to CRI for additional guidance.


Please visit the official website to learn more, about the CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. Remember to combine all files into a document and name it following this format; if your name is John Brown, your file should be named Brown, John pdf. Avoid submitting multiple attachments.

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