Fox Chase Cancer Center – Postdoctoral Research Program

Although the mission of Fox Chase Cancer Center to “Reduce the burden of cancer,” is very precise, their over 70 robust science programs are remarkably diverse.  Their research programs include labs studying the most fundamental cellular problems to those translating their findings to the clinic. Complementing these programs are superior core facilities, outstanding support staff and a collaborative environment that together make Fox Chase an outstanding place to work.

NIH Training Grant

Fox Chase has maintained a long-standing, NIH-funded postdoctoral training grant in cancer biology. Appointments for postdoctoral training at Fox Chase can begin upon completion of all requirements for the doctoral degree. Those appointed under the Center’s training grant from the National Cancer Institute may have no more than three years of postdoctoral experience and must be U.S. citizens or nationals, or have U.S. permanent residence visas.

Endowed Postdoctoral Fellowships

Fox Chase currently maintains several endowed postdoctoral fellowships:

• William J. Avery Endowed Postdoctoral Fellowship; W.J. Avery Endowed Postdoctoral Fellowship

These two fellowships were established as a result of Fox Chase Cancer Center’s Prevention Research Campaign. These fellowships were made possible by a generous gift from the Connelly Foundation in the name of its fellow trustee and Fox Chase Prevention Campaign Chairman William J. Avery.

• Fox Chase Cancer Center Board of Directors’ Fellowship

This fellowship was established through many generous leadership gifts from members of the Fox Chase Cancer Center Governing Board as the inaugural project of the Cancer Prevention Research Campaign.

• Lawrence Greenwald Postdoctoral Fellowship

This fellowship is endowed through a gift from four foundations headed by members of the Greenwald family. The fellowship supports candidates with a commitment to research on leukemia and lymphomas.

• Elizabeth Knight Patterson Postdoctoral Fellowship

This fellowship, established in honor of longtime Fox Chase scientist Elizabeth Knight Patterson, supports postdoctoral research in structural biology and/or biochemistry.

• Board of Associates Plain and Fancy Fellowship

This one-year fellowship is awarded through an annual gift from the Fox Chase Cancer Center Board of Associates.