Postdoctoral, Clinical, and Physician-Scientist Fellows

The University of Illinois Cancer Center supports the research and career development of postdoctoral, clinical, and physician-scientist fellows. Resources for fellows include mentored training from experts in diverse fields related to cancer and community-engaged research.

The Cancer Education and Career Development Program

The University of Illinois Cancer Cancer Education and Career Development Program (CECDP) is a National Cancer Institute (NCI) funded T32 program for predoctoral and postdoctoral fellows. Over two decades, CECDP has prepared several predoctoral and postdoctoral fellows to be successful independent investigators and professionals in cancer disparities research.

Learn more about the Cancer Education and Career Development Program | University of Illinois Chicago.

The Vascular Biology, Signaling, and Therapeutics Training Program

The Vascular Biology, Signaling, and Therapeutics (VBST) Training Program, funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), trains predoctoral and postdoctoral fellows in four interdisciplinary themes:

  1. Angiogenesis & Regeneration
  2. Vascular Signaling
  3. Neurovascular Biology
  4. Vascular Therapeutics

Learn more about the Vascular Biology, Signaling and Therapeutics Training Program | UIC Physiology.

The Lung Biology and Pathobiology Training Program

The Lung Biology and Pathobiology Training Program, supported by the NIH NHLBI, provides predoctoral and postdoctoral fellows training opportunities in comprehensive research in biology and pathobiology of cardiovascular systems and lungs.

Learn more about the Lung Biology and Pathobiology Training Program.

The Institutional Research and Academic Career Development Award

The University of Illinois Chicago Area Excellence in Education & Research (CAREER) is a three-year mentored postdoctoral fellowship that provides extensive team-based training in teaching and research.

The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) funded K12 Institutional Research and Academic Career Development Award (IRACDA) is a partnership between the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) and Governors State University.

Learn more about the Institutional Research and Academic Career Development Award | University of Illinois Chicago.

UIC Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

UIC Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, under the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, supports the development of postdoctoral training and research opportunities at UIC.

Learn more about Postdoctoral Scholars | Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research | University of Illinois Chicago.

Training Grants at UIC

Learn more about training grants | Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research | University of Illinois Chicago.

Residencies and Fellowship Programs

Physician Residency Programs with Oncology Training

Physician Fellowship Programs with Oncology Training

The Stimulating Access to Research in Residency (StARR) Program

The Stimulating Access to Research in Residency (StARR) Program, funded by NIH National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, provides mentored clinical/translational research training in the areas of cardiovascular, pulmonary, or hematologic diseases to internal medicine residents with various backgrounds and experiences to yield highly diverse and skilled physician-investigators in the biomedical sciences.

Learn more about the Stimulating Access to Research in Residency (StARR) Program | Chicago Medicine. 

Physician-Scientist Development Program

Physician-Scientist Development Program is a comprehensive program for residents with extensive research experience to receive training in Internal Medicine with the guarantee of a position in one of the University of Illinois College of Medicine subspecialty fellowship programs.

Learn more about the Physician-Scientist Development Program | Chicago Medicine

The University of Illinois Graduate Medical Education Program and Office

The University of Illinois Graduate Medical Education Program and Office provides oversight of medical residency and fellowship educational programs to prepare next-generation physicians from diverse backgrounds.

Learn more about Graduate Medical Education (GME) | UI Health. 

Residency and Fellowship Programs: Prospective Residents | UI Health 

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