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Subject: Center for Global Health Fellowship Program Description: Application available: April 8 – May 27, 2016 The U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI) Center for Global Health (CGH) fellowship provides recent college graduates who are planning to apply to graduate or professional (public health/research/medical/dental/nursing/pharmacy) school an opportunity to spend one or two years (not to exceed two years) performing full-time work in the global cancer field at NCI. Fellows work with NCI staff to develop and implement projects that support strengthening of cancer research and cancer control globally. The NCI Center for Global Health is particularly interested in applicants who have either volunteered or worked in a low- or middle-income country or with disadvantaged populations in high-income countries. This is a one-year, full-time, paid fellowship. A second year may be possible, but is not guaranteed. The fellowship is open to applicants with a Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent awarded in the U.S. or abroad. Applicants who have not yet graduated may apply, but will need to have received their degree by the time the fellowship begins. The position is located at the NCI Shady Grove campus in Rockville, Maryland. Relocation assistance is not available and relocation costs will not be reimbursed. The internship is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents only. Applications must include the following (submission details for each component outlined below): -- Completed application form -- Cover letter outlining your global health interests, career goals, and reasons for applying for the CGH fellowship (500 word limit) -- Transcript(s) from all attended colleges and universities -- 2 signed letters of recommendation in PDF format (institution letterhead preferred). It is highly recommended that at least one letter is from a professional in the global health field who can speak to your interests and work in this area. -- Resume or curriculum vitae (3 page limit) Notice to all applicants: It is your responsibility to ensure that all of the information in your application is correct. False or inaccurate information contained in this application may be grounds for denying your candidacy or removing you from the program. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all required materials are submitted by the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the review committee. Applicants will receive an e-mail confirmation upon NCI Center for Global Health receipt of the online application form, transcript(s), and letters of recommendation. To apply, please email [log in to unmask] with a subject line of “CGH Fellowship Program,” to express your interest in the fellowship. The application and information about related materials will be sent at your request. Contact Person: CGH Fellowship Program Contact Email: [log in to unmask]