Process for 2007-2008 Fellowships. The program is currently accepting applications on a rolling basis. There is no deadline.

Usual Process. The CCEP has one deadline per year, usually in December, for fellowships starting the next summer. The process begins in the fall with advertisement for open fellowship positions. Applicants submit a statement of interest, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference in December. Applicants who have not yet completed requirements for a Ph.D. must include a note of assurance from the dissertation chair that the applicant will defend the dissertation prior to beginning the fellowship.

The statement of interest should outline your goals and plans for the fellowship. It should include a description of the research you hope to conduct (questions you are interested in, types of studies you would like to do to answer those questions) but does not require that you present an actual research proposal. The statement should also present other goals for the fellowship, such as training (content, methods, skills you would acquire) and products (planned grants, publications, etc).


During January all faculty mentors review the applications to assess quality and potential mentor interest. During February and March, applicants with good reviews visit Chapel Hill for a day-long interview with prospective mentors, leadership, Training Advisory Committee members. The CCEP reimburses candidates for travel expenses to interview. Candidates are encouraged to talk with prospective mentors before and after the interview. Informed by feedback from the interviews, the Training Advisory Committee selects candidates based on research promise, career potential, interest in and commitment to cancer prevention and control, and the quality of the proposed research and training. Awards are generally made by May 1.

Important Notes. Prospective fellows interested in pursuing an MPH or other advanced degree must apply separately to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (usually to a department in the School of Public Health). Prospective fellows are encouraged to visit the appropriate webpages and learn about admission requirements and deadlines. School of Public Health applicants without a doctoral degree in hand should inquire about the need for GRE scores and transcripts, as well as the possibilities for Spring, rather than Fall, admission.

Training: Predoctoral Fellowships & Postdoctoral Fellowships

This information is reposted with thanks to UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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