# Momentum Fellowships and Postdoctoral Fellowships

**Funder:** The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research
**Consortium:** No
**Official call:** https://themarkfoundation.org/research-programs/
**Last verified:** 18 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Two fellowship programmes (Momentum Fellowships and Postdoctoral Fellowships) supporting the next generation of cancer researchers. Targeted at early-career and postdoctoral researchers. Open to investigators at academic institutions globally.

## Summary

The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research offers Momentum Fellowships and Postdoctoral Fellowships to support early-career cancer researchers at academic institutions worldwide. These programmes fund promising investigators establishing themselves in cancer research, with separate tracks for researchers at different career stages. Both fellowships are open globally and prioritise innovation in cancer science.

## Who should apply

- Early-career cancer researchers at academic institutions worldwide
- Postdoctoral researchers with demonstrated potential in cancer science
- Investigators building independent research programmes
- Researchers with a strong publication or research-output record relative to career stage

## Key dates

- Check The Mark Foundation website for annual deadline and application cycle details
- Separate application tracks for Momentum and Postdoctoral Fellowships

## Tips for applicants

- Tailor your application to your fellowship track; Momentum and Postdoctoral Fellowships have distinct expectations and evaluation criteria.
- Emphasise innovation and independence in your research proposal; The Mark Foundation prioritises novel approaches in cancer research.
- Link your research explicitly to cancer outcomes and clinical relevance where applicable.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the difference between The Mark Foundation Momentum Fellowship and Postdoctoral Fellowship?

The Momentum and Postdoctoral Fellowships are separate programmes designed for early-career researchers at different career stages; check The Mark Foundation's website for specific eligibility and scope of each track.

### Who is eligible for The Mark Foundation cancer fellowships?

Early-career and postdoctoral researchers in cancer science at academic institutions globally are eligible.

### Are The Mark Foundation Fellowships open to researchers outside the United States?

Yes, both fellowships are open to investigators at academic institutions worldwide.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/the-mark-foundation-for-cancer-research-momentum-fellowships-and-postdoctoral-fellowships-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.