22 Sep Apply Now for the Translational Research Education for Cancer Solutions (T-RECS) Post-Baccalaureate Program
The University of Washington and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center now offer the Translational Research Education for Cancer Solutions (T-RECS) program, a new post-baccalaureate fellowship for recent college graduates who would like to pursue a doctoral degree in any STEM discipline or health profession. The program is funded through the American Cancer Society (ACS) Center for Innovation in Cancer Research Training (CICRT). Participants take part in a two-year cancer research experience and receive individual and professional development to help them prepare for a career in cancer research or care. The T-RECS program is directed by ITHS founder and cancer research pioneer Nora Disis, MD, and James Alvarez, PhD, both of whom are highly experienced in cancer research and in leading research training programs.
This program is open to all first-generation students and students from disadvantaged backgrounds and is committed to broadening and enhancing participation of all students in cancer research careers. Read more about eligibility requirements here.
Our priority application window has now been extended to September 29th, 2025, then rolling admissions will be accepted if needed.
Translating cancer research findings from discovery to patient and community benefits requires diverse, interdisciplinary teams of skilled researchers, working together to develop and deliver effective diagnostics, treatments, and approaches. This 2-year program is designed to prepare fellows for admission to competitive doctoral programs and strengthen their scientific identities and networks. Fellows will undertake two interconnected roles: researcher-in-training with an investigator at UW or Hutch, and student scholar, developing foundational knowledge and skills for graduate studies in translational cancer research.
The expected workload and funding are different for these two roles:
- Researcher-in-Training
- 40 hours/week on a cancer research project with mentor & team
- $50,000/year with benefits
- Student Scholar
- 4-8 hours/week participation in training & career development
- $5,000/year stipend + $4000+/year funds for professional development activity costs
How to Apply
Read the full description of the program and its requirements and then take the following steps:
Step 1: Gather Documents
- Resume or CV
- Undergraduate transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable)
Step 2: Prepare answers to the following prompts and questions (200 words max for each):
- Briefly describe your current career goals and explain how this post-bacc program would advance them.
- Which areas of cancer research and/or translational science interest you and why?
- Please provide a brief description of any relevant coursework or past research experience. Note that previous research experience is not required.
- Is there any information pertinent to your application that you would like to add that was not covered in the previous questions?
Step 3: Complete the application form and upload documents
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the T-RECS post-bacc program, please reach out to the ITHS Education team (ithsedu@uw.edu).
