Physician-Scientist Early Investigator Program | Surgical Oncology | Radiation Oncology

The Center for Cancer Research (CCR), a division of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), announces a call for applications for the Physician-Scientist Early Investigator Program (PEIP), an exciting opportunity for early career physicians dedicated to laboratory bench-to-bedside, health disparities, or clinic-based research. NCI’s largest intramural program offers an unparalleled opportunity to build an independent clinical research program with access to plentiful beds at the world’s largest dedicated research hospital and an extensive clinical infrastructure including protocol and regulatory support, nursing, data management, information technology, shared research resources, and a broad range of scientific and clinical expertise.

Program objectives are to provide a mentored research environment for physicians who have dedicated plans for laboratory bench-to bedside or clinic-based research.

Come join a vibrant, multidisciplinary research community featuring flexible funding that supports innovative, high-impact bench-to-bedside research. The PEIP assists board-eligible/board-certified translational researchers transition from a mentored position to that of an independent investigator in research, academia, or comparable positions in government and industry.
We are especially targeting radiation oncology and surgical oncology specialties for this Program.

The CCR is the largest division of the NCI’s intramural research program and home to more than 220 research groups led by an extraordinary group of scientists and clinicians exploring the cutting-edge of cancer research. Our scientists enjoy complete intellectual freedom and are expected to explore the most important questions creatively and innovatively in the field of cancer research and treatment.

We support projects over a long-time horizon allowing our investigators to pursue some of the most difficult, high-risk problems in the field and the most pressing problems in modern cancer research. CCR is located on two campuses just outside of Washington, D.C., in Bethesda and Frederick, Maryland. CCR’s clinical program is housed at the NIH Clinical Center—the world’s largest hospital dedicated to clinical research.

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Selectees for the program will be assigned dedicated space, provided with an independent budget including travel and training funds, and given access to an extensive infrastructure including research nursing, data-management support, animal facilities, core services and advanced technologies such as imaging/microscopy, protein chemistry and purification, mass spectrometry, flow cytometry, genomics and transgenic and knockout mice. An attractive Federal Government employee benefits package includes health and life insurance coverage, a retirement savings program and relocation expenses.

Student loan repayment is possible through the NIH. Program participants must develop a research proposal within the first six months in collaboration with a mentor and complete courses focused on leadership/management skills and writing cancer grant applications. Research progress will be reviewed on an annual basis. For more information on the PEIP, visit  faculty/peip

U.S. citizenship is required. Compensation for this position is commensurate with the individual’s qualifications, as permitted within Federal Government appointments. For medical and scientific specialties, qualification requirements, evaluation criteria, and application instructions, view the vacancy announcements at  For questions, please contact Jared Welsh at , jared.welsh, Harvey Parris at , harvey.parris, or Keith Bordelon at , keith.bordelon.

Applications from women, persons from underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged. This position is subject to a background investigation. NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community through its training and employment program.

DHHS, NIH, and NCI are Equal Opportunity Employers