An American Cancer Society Diversity In Cancer Research Post-Baccalaureate Program
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 catalyze the development of a diverse cancer workforce. IMPACT PB fellows will receive individualized research experience, professional development activities, and mentorship with culturally competent mentors. 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 underrepresented in science as defined by the National Institutes of Health
- Be willing to commit to completing the two-year IMPACT Diversity In Cancer Research (DICR) PB 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 begins August 2025. Pending funding renewal, the new application cycle will open in March 2026.
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 Ben Koziol at benjamin.d.koziol@dartmouth.edu.