Eligibility: Degree Requirement & Experience
I won’t finish my PhD (or DNP, DrPh, MD, PharmD or other doctoral level degree) until July. Should I apply?
I don’t have much experience in tobacco control research. Should I apply?
Eligibility: Doctoral Degrees and Previous Postdoc Fellowships & Professorships
I finished my PhD (or DNP, DrPh, MD, PharmD or other doctoral level degree) three years ago. Am I eligible to apply?
I’ve already completed another postdoc fellowship. Am I still eligible?
I’ve already held an assistant professorship. Am I eligible?
I don’t have a doctoral level degree, but I am interested in a position at the CTCRE or UCSF. What is available?
Eligibility: International Students
I am an international student (or Visa holder, student Visa holder, permanent resident or other non-US citizen). Should I apply?
Salary, Benefits, Vacation Time
Will the fellowship program cover my relocation costs?
What is the typical salary for the CTCRE fellowship positions?
Postdoctoral trainees will receive an annual salary commensurate with full years of experience since they were awarded their doctoral degrees. This salary is currently $51,000 - $61,000 - in compliance with the most recent collective bargaining agreement from the UAW Local 5810 (the Union representing all postdocs at UC). Please visit the UCSF Postdoc Scholar’s website for the most up to date info on the contract most recently signed. Please note that the stipend scale is subject to change in the period between application and the start of the program.
Are there employee (health, dental, life, etc.) benefits? Is there vacation time?
Application Timelines
I can’t access the online application.
I’ve already created a user profile in order to apply, but I can’t log in.
When will I find out if I’ve been selected (or have not been selected)?
The Fellowship Committee will meet in February, March and April to review the applications. The Committee expects to finalize appointment decisions no later than early May.
The author of one of my letters of recommendation is on sabbatical (or out of the office, or unavailable). Can s/he submit his/her letter of recommendation after the application deadline?
Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.
Application Process and Contact Info
What should I submit as writing samples? I’m not the “single or primary author” of any articles.
The only writing sample I have is my doctoral disseration. Should I submit it?
When should I choose a mentor?
When should I choose a research project?