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.

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