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Cancer Biology Training Program

The Cancer Biology Training program's primary goal is training exceptional junior investigators to address fundamental biological problems related to human cancer.

Program Overview

Three to four predoctoral and two to three postdoctoral fellowships in the Cancer Biology Training Program (CaBioTP) are available yearly, typically beginning July 1 or later. Yearly solicitation is usually in March/April. In addition to the NCI-funded positions available through our training grant, predoc and postdoc slots are available through other funds (Loeb and Cancer Center). US citizens (or permanent resident aliens) are eligible for positions on PHS training grants, but the other funds can be used to support non-citizens. Both M.D. and Ph.D. postdocs are eligible for funding.

Funding decisions will be based on the qualifications of the trainee and the cancer relevance and scientific quality of the project. With regard to the former, a strong course background in cancer biology-related topics, including Cancer Biology 553, will carry significant weight. We strongly encourage nominations of underrepresented minority trainees.

Applicants who receive funding are required to participate in the Cancer Biology Journal Club, attend Cancer Biology seminars, associate with one of the U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMCCC) Clinical Programs, and attend ethics training sessions as required by the NIH. In addition, we ask that postdoctoral trainees continue to apply for individual support.

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• Steering Committee
• Mentors
• Trainees
• Journal Club

last updated 03/25/08

Applying to be a Mentor in the Program:

Please be advised, you must be a Cancer Center member to apply. You can apply for membership using this form.

Application for the Cancer Biology Traning Program

Application for the Summer Internship

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