The Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center invites applicants to its ICARE Post-Baccalaureate Fellows Program. The application cycle for 2025 is now closed.

Eligible applicants are U.S. Citizens or permanent residents. Applicants should have graduated in 2024 or 2025 from a four-year college or university and seek additional research experience before applying to graduate school for a doctoral degree.

If interested in post-baccalaureate positions elsewhere on the University of Iowa campus, ICARE would encourage you to review available research internship positions.

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Life in Iowa

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Student Benefits, Funding, and Support

Learn more about benefits and support available to ICARE fellows

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$38K /YR

SALARY + BENEFITS FOR
PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS

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$3,000/YR

TRAVEL OR SUPPLY FUNDS

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1-2 YEARS

OF RESEARCH AND CAREER COACHING

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"As a previous participant of a post-bac research program at University of Iowa, I can say the experience allowed me to obtain necessary research experience that graduate programs desire. Also, it allowed me to be immersed with graduate students, faculty members, and courses - so that when I started grad school, I had a relatively lighter class load and faculty I still keep in contact with regularly."   

 

~ Hayley Vaughn, PhD (current postdoc)

More about Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center

Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center joins the ranks of the nation's premier cancer centers in our research mission to eliminate the burden of cancer.

For nearly every cancer type, the treatment received today shows the fruits of time-tested research. Our comprehensive approach to cancer assures that patient care will be among the most up-to-date treatments.

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Graduate Education

Graduate students at University of Iowa will provide near peer mentorship to ICARE fellows

Learn about graduate program opportunities 

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Research News at Holden

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Events

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Intro to Mindfulness Workshop for Students

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 12:00pm to 1:15pm
Virtual
Intro to Mindfulness® is an evidence-based curriculum specifically designed for teaching mindfulness, meditation, and stress management to college students and other young adults. The workshop will run Tuesdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24 from Noon to 1:15 p.m. on Zoom. To register or learn more information, please go to the link on our website.
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4v4 Sand Volleyball - Session 1

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Hawkeye Recreation Service Building
Registration Information: Pre-Registration for all leagues/sessions begins on Monday, May 12 at 8 a.m. During Pre-Registration, captains can start their teams, and begin sending invitations to teammates to build the roster. Once official registration opens teams that meet the minimum player requirements can select a division to complete registration. Official registration for 4v4 Sand Volleyball Session 1 begins on Monday, May 19 at 8 a.m., while official registration for 4v4 Session 2 and 2v2...
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Virtual Intuitive Eating Workshop for Students

Thursday, June 19, 2025 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Virtual
Intuitive Eating is an approach that teaches you how to create a healthy relationship with your food, mind, and body. It is based on 10 basic principles that invite you to a world of satisfying eating and a sense of freedom from dieting.The four-week workshop is free for students and will provide education, activities, practice, and support to improve your food and body image awareness.Register for the summer workshop starting Thursdays, June 5–26 from noon to 1:30 p.m.