SITC-MRA Women in Melanoma Fellowship Award

his $200,000, two-year fellowship supports a woman who has an MD, PhD, or combined MD/PhD degree with a vested interest in furthering research in cancer immunotherapy for the treatment of patients with melanoma. 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To be eligible for this fellowship, applicants must be women who:

• Current SITC member, in good standing at time of application (i.e. current in dues)
• Hold an MD, PhD or combined MD/PhD degree
• Currently hold a position at an academic institution as an Assistant Professor (or
  equivalent position)
• Be within four years of acquiring the applicant’s first full-time academic faculty
  appointment at the level of Assistant Professor (or equivalent position)
• Name a pre-arranged fellowship mentor
• Submit a letter of recommendation from the mentor along with the application
• Domestic and international applicants are eligible to apply

BENEFITS

• Two-year, $200,000 award
• Complimentary registration and travel for SITC’s 39th Annual Meeting
• Recognition during the Award Ceremony at SITC’s 39th Annual Meeting