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Recruitment for the Cancer Research Postbac Program is currently paused.
The NIH Intramural Program has paused the recruitment of IRTAs, CRTAs, and Visiting Fellows in all training programs pending guidance from Health and Human Services. Check back daily for updates.
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To be eligible to participate in the CRP program, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident
- Must be a college graduate who received a bachelor's degree less than two years prior to the program start date
- Must have a GPA of 3.2 or higher and good academic standing
- Must demonstrate current or past research experience
- Must be available for a one or two year post-baccalaureate fellowship, beginning in early August
In order to be approved for logical and physical access to NIH facilities and systems, candidates must be able to pass a federal background check.
The previous application period for this training program has ended.
The next application period will begin at a later date.