

Postbaccalaureate Fellows Program in Cancer Research
The Postbaccalaureate (PB) Fellows Program focuses on the professional development of trainees who have recently graduated with a bachelors's degree, providing financial support and resources to help prepare fellows for a career in cancer research.
Program overview

Made possible through the American Cancer Society Center, UT Health San Antonio offers a postbaccalaureate fellows program for individuals who are passionate about cancer research and have recently completed an undergraduate degree in a STEM field or health profession but are not fully prepared to enter a doctoral graduate program.
Quick facts
- Two-year, full-time program (07/01/2025-06/30/2027)
- $35,000 per year stipend
- Travel funds for national meetings
- Paid tuition and fees (library fee, student services fee, medical services fee, fitness center fee and health insurance)
- GRE test preparation reimbursement
- Small cohort size
- Housing is not provided

Program details
- Hands-on laboratory training and research experience
- Cancer-focused graduate-level coursework
- Mentoring and education opportunities
- Exposure to state-of-the-art cancer research with funded cancer center members
- Development of communication skills through research presentations inside and outside the institution
- Development of interview skills to support admission into doctoral programs
Eligibility requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in any STEM discipline or health profession
- Agree to participate in the program full-time for two years
- Minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 hours of major coursework
- Express a commitment to a cancer research/cancer care-focused career

Application requirements
- A copy of your undergraduate diploma must be submitted before enrolling in the program.
- Statement of purpose
- Resume
- Transcript from an accredited college/university
- Three letters of recommendation (faculty member preferred)
- Acceptance notifications will be made by May 15, 2025