Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship in Nutritional Epidemiology of Cancer

The Departments of Epidemiology and Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) have a long tradition of excellence in epidemiologic research. The Nutritional Epidemiology of Cancer Training Program is funded by the National Cancer Institute, which provides support for pre- and postdoctoral training fellowships. Trainees will experience the interdisciplinary nature of the nutritional epidemiology of cancer. The program is designed to create cross-fertilization and synergy as trainees move through individually tailored educational and research experiences. Trainees are awarded a yearly stipend, substantial tuition assistance and medical insurance. Successful applicants will join a stimulating, interdisciplinary research environment that combines rigorous training in epidemiology, nutrition, and biological sciences.

Levels of training:  Predoctoral and postdoctoral
Length of training: 2-3 Years
Eligibility: Predoctoral and postdoctoral (MD, PhD, DVM) candidates who are accepted to the doctoral degree program in Epidemiology or Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health. Postdoctoral fellow with a prior doctoral degree in Epidemiology, Nutrition, Biology, or Medicine

Application Deadline: February 15
Application Components:
  Application Form
  Curriculum vitae and a copy of all college and graduate school transcripts
  Three letter of reference
  Two page statement of research interests and reasons for applying
  Doctoral thesis (where applicable)

Stipend: yes

Contact:
    Dr. Meir Stampfer, Program Director
    mstampfer@hsph.harvard.edu

    Ms. Jamie Johnson-Riley, Academic Services Coordinator
    jjriley@hsph.harvard.edu