An American Cancer Society Research Post-Baccalaureate Program
Welcome to our post-baccalaureate fellows!
What is IMPACT?
Individualized Mentorship Program to Accelerate Cancer Training (IMPACT) is a full-time, two-year, paid post-baccalaureate (PB) research program funded by the American Cancer Society (ACS), designed to develop leading doctoral-level cancer scientists, researchers, and clinicians. IMPACT PB fellows will receive individualized research experience, professional development activities, and mentorship. The program offers structured professional skills development in scientific communication, leadership, and teamwork. IMPACT equips fellows with the necessary skills to develop cancer careers and become leaders in the fight against cancer.
Eligible applicants
To be eligible to apply, you must:
- Be interested in cancer research and care
- Be interested in pursuing a degree in science or medicine, such as DDS, DO, DPH, MD, MD/PhD, MPH, PA, PharmD, or PhD
- Be willing to commit to completing the two-year IMPACT American Cancer Society Postbaccalaureate Program.
- Earned a bachelor's degree by the start date of IMPACT
Note: United States citizenship is not required.
When should I apply?
Cohort 1 of IMPACT began in August 2025. Pending funding renewal, the new application cycle will open in 2027.
Where will I be?
The research experience will be at the Dartmouth Cancer Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
How much will I get paid?
Fellows are paid $40,000 per year. Fellows may also receive housing stipends, funds to cover test prep, application fees, childcare and insurance.
Questions?
Contact Christina Cavener at christina.r.cavener@dartmouth.edu.