Support
Stipends. Postdoctoral fellows receive annual stipends appropriate to their training and experience, depending upon availability. Stipends range between $45,000 (for a new Ph.D.-level fellow) to $65,000 (for an experienced, trained physician). Stipend levels generally do not change during the fellowship. With special consideration and permission, fellows may also work (and may receive compensation for) up to 10 hours per week to maintain clinical skills.

Allowances. Each postdoctoral fellow receives up to $25,000 per year in allowances, including $12,000 for tuition, $3,000 for travel, and $10,000 for research and other expenses. The allowance level will not change during the fellowship. Each year, fellows submit a budget plan for their allowances. Some re-budgeting within with the travel and research/other expenses categories is permitted. Tuition support can only be used for that purpose.


The CCEP tuition allowance is sufficient to pay in-state student tuition and fees at the UNC Chapel Hill School of Public Health. Due to recent increases in tuition costs, the CCEP tuition allowance is sufficient to pay about 90% of the out-of-state student tuition and fees. Other CCEP allowance dollars, however, may be used to pay tuition and fees.

CCEP fellows are encouraged to travel to and participate in appropriate meetings (such as the annual American Society of Preventive Oncology national meeting) and short courses.

Research and other expenses may include books, some equipment, software, biostatistical consulting, research assistance, et al. Postdoctoral fellows are expected to use the majority of these research funds to conduct an independent project.

Benefits. Postdoctoral fellows receive health insurance coverage through the postdoctoral health insurance program. Fellows do not participate in the State of NC retirement plan. Fellows are eligible for 10 days of vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave per year. All leave should be approved by the primary mentor. Parking applications are processed through the Cancer Center. New postdoctoral fellows are accorded the same status on the priority list as new employees. The CCEP does not provide support for moving expenses. For more information about postdoctoral fellows at Carolina, visit http://postdocs.unc.edu/ops.htm

Length of Support. Fellows receive two to three years of funding. Performance is evaluated at the end of each year, and subsequent years are awarded depending on progress.

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