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Harvey Fineberg Fellowship in Cancer Prevention

The Harvard School of Public Health's Departments of Society, Human Development and Health, Epidemiology, Nutrition, and the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center Population Sciences invite applications for the Harvey Fineberg Fellowship in Cancer Prevention.

The program's objective is to train researchers in the design and evaluation of cancer prevention and control. Applicants may work in any area related to cancer prevention.  In addition to prevention policy, potential areas of research include health care providers, worksites, schools or youth, or under-served populations.

Levels of training: Predoctoral and Postdoctoral, MPH
Length of training: 1-2 years
Eligibility: Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Application deadline: January 4
Application Components: Please request application materials from Loretta LaFratta (see below).
    Complete application form
    Copy of GRE or MCAT scores
    Three letters of recommendation (addressed to Dr. Sorensend, but sent to Ms. LaFratta)
    Transcripts from all colleges attended
    Resume (include thesis topic, preceptor name, residency training if applicable)

Stipend: The Fellowship Award ranges from $12,000-$16,000 per year.  This can be used to cover tuition and fees or be taken as a stipend.

Website: www.hsph.harvard.edu/academics/fellowships/current-programs/cancer-epidemiology.html

Contact:
Loretta LaFratta, Assistant Director of Administration
Harvard School of Public Health
Department of Society, Human Development and Health
677 Huntington Avenue
Boston MA  02115-6096
Phone: (617)-432-3758
E-mail: llafratt@hsph.harvard.edu