The Postbac-CaRE2 Program of the Florida-California Cancer Research, Education and Engagement (CaRE2) Health Center is a collaboration among Florida A&M University, University of Florida, and University of Southern California. The Postbac-CaRE2 Program aims to meet the cancer research education needs of individuals in Florida and California by offering a funded year-long post-baccalaureate research internship in a CaRE2 laboratory conducting state-of-the-art cancer health differences-related research at FAMU, UF or USC. Postbac-CaRE2 trainees will also receive academic and career mentorship, including guidance/support in preparing graduate school applications.
Have completed a bachelor’s degree (or are in the final semester)
Have a grade point average of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale)
Are seriously considering cancer-related biomedical research career (M.D., Ph.D. in basic, biomedical, clinical and behavioral sciences)
Are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Postbac-CaRE2, our post-baccalaureate training program, a 1-year funded and mentored experience for trainees who have obtained their bachelor’s degree and are interested in pursuing a graduate degree focused on cancer health differences research.
Your application and supporting documentation should be submitted online via the application below.
We encourage you to submit as soon as possible. 2025 Postbacs start October 1, while 2026 and 2027 Postbacs start on September 1.
Please have these materials ready before you apply:
(1) an unofficial transcript
(2) a 1-page description of your career goals and objectives, personal attributes and motivations and desire for further training to focus on cancer research
(3) the names of three references
Stipend
The Postbac-CaRE2 stipend differs per location (stipend is adapted to cost-of-living). From this stipend, students are responsible for their own housing, meals, and healthcare.
For more information, contact:
Dr. Bereket Mochona: bereket.mochona@famu.edu
Dr. Jatinder Lamba: jatinderklamba@ufl.edu
Dr. Ite Offringa: offringa@usc.edu
