CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship Program 2026
Applications are open for the CRI Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. This is a prestigious training opportunity in immunology. It supports outstanding young researchers at leading institutions worldwide. Fellows receive resources, mentorship, and career development support. As a result, they can launch independent scientific careers confidently. The program bridges doctoral training and independent investigation seamlessly.
Program Snapshot
- Submission Deadlines: September 1, 2026, and March 1, 2027
- Duration: Three years of funded support
- Location: United States or abroad, at non-profit institutions
- Citizenship Restrictions: None
How Applications Are Reviewed
- Candidate qualifications, track record, and future potential
- Strength of sponsor and quality of training environment
- Significance, innovation, and feasibility of proposed research
- Additionally, applicants must demonstrate how research advances immunology understanding. They must also show how the fellowship builds new expertise. Finally, they need a clear path toward scientific independence.
A Track Record of Excellence
The program has nurtured scientists who reshaped immunology research. Awardees join a global network of mentors and innovators. This support helps drive future breakthroughs in cancer immunotherapy.
Financial Benefits
- Stipend of $74,000 in year one
- Stipend of $76,000 in year two
- Stipend of $78,000 in year three
- $5,000 annual institutional allowance for supplies, travel, or insurance
- Dedicated support to attend the CRI Bioinformatics Bootcamp
- No overhead deductions permitted from stipends or allowances
Eligibility Criteria
- Must hold a doctoral degree by award activation
- Must work under a sponsor at assistant professor rank or higher
- Research must directly relate to immunology or cancer immunology
- Applicants cannot exceed five years of mentored research experience
- M.D. applicants exclude residency years from this calculation
- Fellowship must occur at a qualifying non-profit institution
- Only one fellow per sponsor may apply per round
- Sponsors cannot exceed three CRI-supported fellows simultaneously
- Resubmissions are allowed if applications show clear progress
Deadlines and Timeline
Applications are due each March 1 and September 1. Weekend deadlines shift to the next business day. Submissions close at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Decisions typically arrive within 10 to 12 weeks. Fellowships activate four months to one year after deadlines.
