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A man standing by his poster presentation

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

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 UT Health San Antonio Academic Learning and Teaching Center

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
2024 Mays Cancer Center American Cancer Society Trainees

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
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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

Applications are due by April 1, 2025

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