Postdoctoral Programs | UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center

Our first-in-the-nation Comparative Oncology T32 program trains the next generation of veterinarian- and physician-scientists, who are interested in cancer research. Preclinical animal models have been the foundation for the development of novel cancer therapies. Historically, this foundation has relied on mouse models. However, tackling complex cancer research challenges should include investigators with broad experience across multiple species. This program provides an outstanding environment to train predoctoral (DVM/PhD) students and post-DVM or post-MD fellows, who are interested in integrating preclinical animal models including companion animals with human cancer biology and drug treatment development. Drawing on UC Davis’s strengths as a research institution, trainees will have access to faculty mentors from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and School of Medicine as well as the Colleges of Agricultural and Environmental Science, Biological Science, and Engineering.

The F Award Writing Course at UC Davis is a hands-on program for pre- and postdoctoral scholars preparing NIH NRSA applications. Participants will draft, revise, and finalize their grant applications with feedback from peers and mentors, enhancing their grant writing and communication skills.

The Comparative Medical Scientist Training Program (CMSTP) is a comprehensive four-year program at UC Davis, which supports DVMs in pursuit of their PhD. We will prepare trainees for the next stage of their careers through provision of research colloquia, individualized mentoring, networking opportunities, and grant writing workshops.

Pre-doctoral and post-doctoral scholars will grow into independent investigators through the Comparative Lung Biology and Medicine Program’s interactive research environments, innovative and competitive research themes and projects, and training opportunities.

This award recognizes undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral UC Davis Affiliate Scholars for outstanding research, policy, clinical care, and community impact, granting three annual awards with a certificate and $500 prize. 

Open to undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral UC Davis Affiliate Scholars, this fellowship supports early-career cancer researchers with $1,500 to lead independent projects and gain experience in proposal writing and funding. Three awards are granted annually in the fields of Integrated Cancer Biology, Cancer Therapeutics, Biotechnology, and Population Sciences and Cancer Control. 

UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center accepts applications for travel awards to support cancer-related research presentations at conferences or annual meetings. Awards may be used for airfare, hotel, meals, ground transportation, and registration fees. Two awards up to $2,000 for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are offered annually. 

• Award is for U.S. travel only; international travel is not eligible. 
• Eligibility: Applicants must be a Cancer Center Affiliate Scholar. If you are not an Affiliate, you may apply here 
• Applicants that have access to designated funds (e.g., through a T32), are not eligible to apply.