# CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship

**Funder:** Cancer Research Institute
**Budget:** $74k–$78k/year stipend + $5k/year institutional allowance (3 years)
**Deadline:** 1 September 2026 (11:59 p.m. Eastern Time; if deadline falls on weekend, due the following workday. Next deadline: 2027-03-01.)
**Duration:** 3 years
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** Single stage
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2027-03
**Official call:** https://www.cancerresearch.org/cri-irvington-postdoctoral-fellowship
**Last verified:** 12 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Supports postdoctoral researchers in immunology and cancer immunology at non-profit institutions worldwide (no citizenship restrictions). Applicants must hold a doctoral degree by award activation and have <5 years of mentored research experience (M.D.s exclude residency years). Research must be hypothesis-driven and mechanistic, relevant to the immune system's role in cancer. Only 1 fellow per sponsor per round.

## Summary

The Cancer Research Institute (CRI) Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship Program funds early-career researchers with up to $78,000 per year in stipend plus $5,000 annual institutional allowance for three years to pursue cancer immunology projects at non-profit institutions worldwide. The programme is open to postdoctoral researchers within five years of their doctorate (excluding residency for M.D.s) and requires a sponsor at the assistant professor rank or higher. With two annual deadlines (March 1 and September 1), this is one of the most frequent entry points for postdocs transitioning to independence in cancer immunotherapy research.

## Who should apply

- Postdoctoral researchers within 5 years of their PhD or equivalent doctorate
- Researchers focusing on immunology or cancer immunology
- Based at non-profit academic, hospital, or research institutions globally
- Applicants with a committed sponsor at assistant professor rank or above
- Any nationality welcome; no citizenship or visa restrictions

## Key dates

- Deadline 1 September 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time; next round March 1, 2027
- Single-stage application; applicants notified within 10-12 weeks of deadline
- Three-year fellowship duration

## Tips for applicants

- The sponsor constraint is absolute: only one fellow per sponsor per round, so coordinate early with your chosen mentor to ensure they're not already funding another postdoc.
- Frame your research question in terms of mechanistic immunology or clinical translation in cancer; CRI weighs immunological novelty and potential clinical impact equally.
- Include a detailed career-development plan in your application showing how the fellowship leads to independence; CRI reviews this as seriously as the science.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does the CRI Irvington Fellowship pay?

The stipend ranges from $74,000 to $78,000 per year, plus $5,000 annually for institutional costs, over three years.

### Who is eligible for the CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship?

Postdoctoral researchers with a doctoral degree and fewer than five years of mentored research experience (residency years excluded for M.D.s), working on immunology or cancer immunology at a non-profit institution.

### How often does CRI run the Irvington Fellowship deadline?

Two deadlines annually: March 1 and September 1, with notifications within 10-12 weeks of each deadline.

### Can my PhD advisor sponsor my CRI Irvington application?

The sponsor must hold at least assistant professor rank; postdoctoral supervisors typically qualify, but check the institution's title requirements with CRI.

### Is there a citizenship requirement for the CRI Irvington Fellowship?

No citizenship restrictions apply; researchers of any nationality are eligible as long as their institution is non-profit and globally recognized.

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