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The CCEP sponsors four predoctoral fellows. Applications are accepted each year, though the number of slots available may vary. Details of the fellowship and the application process are outlined below.

Applications for 2025-2026 are being accepted until February 3, 2025 at 5 p.m.

See our flyer: CCEP Predoc Fellowship Flyer 2025-2026

About the CCEP Predoctoral Fellowship

Eligibility

Applicants must be graduate students with an MS, MPH, MSPH, or an equivalent level of training, who are currently enrolled in doctoral programs at UNC-Chapel Hill, primarily in the School of Public Health and other Health Affairs Schools.

Applicants may be at any point in their doctoral career, although successful applicants are usually at least in their second year. A clear commitment to cancer prevention and control research is paramount for all applicants. Prior experience in cancer prevention and control research is a plus.

Fellows should have an identified primary CCEP mentor. The primary mentor is usually chair of the applicant’s dissertation committee but should at least be a member of the dissertation committee. For fellows who have not formed a doctoral committee, the primary mentor is often the fellow’s faculty academic adviser.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill are equal opportunity employers and encourage applications from women and minorities.

The CCEP trains, mentors, and develops fellows through two major activities: a specialized core curriculum and hands-on mentored research experience. Throughout, the CCEP emphasizes flexible training that is tailored to meet each fellow’s needs, as well as a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to cancer prevention and control research.

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Support

Salaries and allowances

The stipend level will not change during the fellowship. With special permission, fellows may also work (and receive compensation for) up to 12 hours per week on projects that do not overlap with CCEP projects. Each predoctoral fellow receives allowances for tuition, travel, research, and other expenses. The allowance level will not change during the fellowship. Each year, fellows submit a budget plan for their allowances. Some re-budgeting within with the travel and research/other expenses categories is permitted. Tuition support can only be used for that purpose.

Due to recent increases in tuition costs, the CCEP tuition allowance may not be sufficient to pay all student tuition and fees at the UNC Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health.  Other CCEP allowance dollars, however, may be used to pay tuition and fees, and the CCEP works with students to see that tuition is covered to the extent possible.

CCEP fellows are encouraged to travel to and participate in appropriate meetings (such as the annual American Society of Preventive Oncology national meeting) and short courses.

Research and other expenses may include books, some equipment, software, biostatistical consulting, research assistance, et al.

Benefits

Predoctoral fellows receive health insurance coverage through the student health insurance program. Fellows receive other student benefits in accordance to their registration status. Parking eligibility and application is processed through the student’s department.

Length of Support

CCEP predoctoral fellowships are awarded for one year with expectation of renewal for a second year. First-year fellows must re-apply for a second year and compete in the same pool with new candidates.

Application

Application requirements

  • Cover letter
  • Current CV
  • Statement of research interest (two pages maximum)
  • Applicants must coordinate three faculty recommendations for full consideration, including one from a Cancer Control Education Program faculty mentor in support as the applicant’s mentor

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Review process

Applications are reviewed by a multidisciplinary panel including the PIs of the training grant, plus a multidisciplinary Steering Committee.

Contact

For questions about program eligibility, requirements, or the application process please contact:

Laura Dunn
Program Assistant
laura_dunn@med.unc.edu