How to Apply

You may apply concurrently for this and other NCI postdoctoral fellowships.  While not required, applicants are encouraged to make contact with prospective mentors in advance of being awarded the SRK Fellowship.

Applications must be submitted to SRK Coordinator at kaplanfellowship@mail.nih.gov, by Friday, January 6, 2012.  Letters of reference are due no later than Friday, January 13, 2012.

Applicants must provide:

1. CV with bibliography of publications.  Please also e-mail your CV to kaplanfellowship@mail.nih.gov
2. A one page personal statement (400-500 words) addressing the Review Criteria (a,b,c,d) below: 
   1. Education and previous research experience
   2. Motivation and interest in biomedical research
   3. Relevance of research interest to human cancer
   4. Career goals
3. Special Consideration: (less than 150 words).  Though not a requirement for either application or award, special consideration will be given to candidates who come from a disadvantaged background.  If you feel that the situation(s) mentioned below are applicable and you desire special consideration under this provision, please provide a statement which fully explains how you qualify under item a or b or both. Disadvantaged background means that you come from either: 
   1. a family with an annual income ranging from below $21,660 for a one-person family to below $74,020 for a family of eight (adjusted periodically and published in the Federal Register) OR
   2. an environment (obstacles-cultural, family situation, disabilities or educational barriers) that inhibited, but did not prevent you from obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to attain a doctoral degree.
4. Name, address, telephone number and email address of three references who are familiar with your academic and research achievements, and your potential to pursue a scientific career. Must provide three letters of reference to be considered for fellowship. Original reference letters are required and must be mailed to:

        Ms. Angela R. Jones
        Center for Cancer Training
        National Cancer Institute
        6116 Executive Blvd., Ste 700
        Rockville, MD 20852