OpenFieldDuke Cancer Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship in Immuno-Oncology
Two-year postdoctoral research appointment at the Duke Cancer Institute, investigating neoantigen vaccine discovery, T-cell exhaustion reversal, and oncolytic virotherapy.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD or MD/PhD in Immunology, Molecular Cancer Biology, or Genetics within last 3 years
- English language proficiency
- Fluent technical English
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- First-author publications in high-impact cancer immunology or molecular medicine journals
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- NIH NRSA scale ($61,008–$74,088/year) + comprehensive Duke health benefits
- Application fee
- $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Not applicable (employed postdoctoral fellow)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Duke University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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