# Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship

**Funder:** Cancer Research Institute
**Budget:** $243,000
**Deadline:** 1 March 2027
**Consortium:** No - individual postdoctoral applicant
**Frequency:** Annual
**Official call:** https://www.cancerresearch.org/cri-irvington-postdoctoral-fellowship
**Last updated:** 18 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Supports early-career scientists with mentorship, training, and resources to launch independent research in immunology and cancer immunology.

## Summary

The Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship from the Cancer Research Institute provides $243,000 to support early-career scientists pursuing postdoctoral research in immunology and cancer immunology. It funds individual applicants rather than consortia, covering mentorship, training, and resources to help fellows move toward independent research careers. The fellowship is offered annually.

## Who should apply

- Early-career postdoctoral scientists
- Individual applicants, not consortia or teams
- Researchers focused on immunology or cancer immunology
- Candidates seeking mentorship and training to launch independent research

## Key dates

- Annual deadline: 1 March 2027
- Recurring call offered every year

## Tips for applicants

- Emphasize the mentorship and training plan alongside the science, since the fellowship explicitly funds career development, not just a project.
- Frame the research proposal around a path to independence in immunology or cancer immunology, as this is central to CRI's mission.
- Since this is an individual award, clearly articulate your own intellectual contribution separate from your mentor's lab program.

## Frequently asked questions

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

The fellowship provides $243,000 in total support.

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

Early-career scientists conducting postdoctoral research in immunology or cancer immunology are eligible, applying as individuals rather than as part of a consortium.

### Is the Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship a recurring award?

Yes, the Cancer Research Institute offers this fellowship annually.

### Can I apply as part of a team for the Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship?

No, it is intended for individual postdoctoral applicants rather than consortia.

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