Cancer Research Postbac Program

The Cancer Research Postbac Program will not be held in 2026.

Eligibility

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 demonstrate current or past research experience equivalent to a 10-week-long full-time summer internship
  • Must be available for a one- or two- year post-baccalaureate fellowship

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.