Postdoctoral Research Opportunity: ExCEL Scholar Award Competition!
Announcing the Third Annual ExCEL Scholar Award Competition!
The Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center (MECCC) ExCEL Committee is excited to announce the third annual ExCEL Scholar Award Competition. This prestigious award seeks to recognize mid to late-stage postdoctoral researchers with outstanding research achievements who are preparing to transition into an independent academic position.
Why Apply? Selected candidates will have the unique opportunity to present their research at the ExCEL Symposium at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine on March 14, 2025. During their visit, awardees will also engage in one-on-one meetings and networking events with our current trainees and faculty, providing invaluable exposure and connections.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Mid to late-stage postdoctoral researchers
- Outstanding research achievements
- Preparing to transition into an independent academic position
- Research interests aligning with one of the MECCC research programs:
- Tumor Microenvironment and Metastasis
- Stem Cell and Cancer Biology
- Cancer Therapeutics
- Cancer Epidemiology, Prevention, and Control
Encouraging Diversity: We specifically encourage women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. MECCC is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive research community.
Application Closing Date: November 18, 2024
Application requirements include contact info, CV, research summary, letter of recommendation, and area of core MECCC Research Program interest.
Date of Symposium: March 14, 2025
Benefits: Travel and lodging expenses covered, excellent networking opportunity, learn more about MECCC, and Experience PI Day at Montefiore Einstein!
Please do not hesitate to contact excelsymposium@einsteinmed.edu should you require further information.
Click here to start your application or scan the QR code seen on the flyer below. More information on the program can be found here.
