The University of Vermont Cancer Center invites applications for the Postdoctoral Research Excellence Award. This competitive award is designed to recognize and support outstanding postdoctoral fellows engaged in cancer-related research.  

Award Description 
This merit-based award provides $10,000 per year for three years (totaling $30,000), to be used at the fellow’s discretion in support of their research, training, or professional development. Funding may be used for supplies, travel, conference attendance, training opportunities, or other expenses that advance the fellow’s research and career trajectory. 

Award recipients will be required to submit an annual one-page report detailing how the funds were used to support their training and/or career development.   

• Current postdoctoral fellow at the University of Vermont or an affiliated institution 

• Actively conducting cancer-related research aligned with the mission of the UVM Cancer Center 

• Demonstrated potential for a successful independent research career 

Applications will be evaluated on the basis of: 

• Scientific merit and innovation of the research project 

• Track record and future potential of the applicant 

• Alignment with UVM Cancer Center priorities 

• Strength of mentor support 

• Curriculum vitae (NIH biosketch) 

• Research statement (2 pages max) outlining current work, future plans, and how the award will be used 

• Letter of support from primary mentor 

• One additional letter of recommendation (optional but encouraged) 

Application Deadline: June 17, 20205 
Award Notification: June 27, 2025 
Funding Start Date: July 1, 2025 

Applications should be submitted as a single PDF to crtec@med.uvm.edu.

For questions or additional information, please contact Alan Howe or Jessica Lalime at crtec@med.uvm.edu.

UVM Cancer Center trainees were invited to participate in a nine-day course hosted by The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine. This program featured expert-led seminars and hands-on workshops covering topics such as tumor biology, PDX models, computational genetics, immunotherapy, and health disparities. All registration and housing costs were fully supported by the UVM Cancer Center and The Jackson Laboratory.