Research Education and Training (RET)

The mission of Research Education and Training (RET) is to be the coordinating center for all educational activity at Moffitt, facilitating integration, synergy, and developing innovative approaches to education, training, and career development across all sectors of the cancer center.
Interested in a career in cancer research? We are interested in recruiting scholars who have a profound interest in preventing, treating and curing cancer, as well as those who would like to help patients in their struggle to beat the disease.
Moffitt Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida. As a Comprehensive Cancer Center, our research enterprise offers training and education in numerous areas key in the fight against cancer.
Postdoctoral Training
Researchers holding a terminal degree in their field (Ph.D., Ed.D., Sc.D., Dr.P.H. or M.D.) who are interested in a cancer-related topic can receive intensive training and specialization under the guidance of Moffitt’s outstanding faculty mentors. Postdoctoral training at Moffitt is designed to provide fellows with the skills and support they need to gain independence and pursue a career path of their choosing, whether in academics, industry, government, or teaching, among others .
Graduate Training
Moffitt Cancer Center in partnership with the University of South Florida offers 4 unique PhD majors in cancer. Moffitt is also a training destination for many master’s and PhD level students at colleges and universities around the world. By providing access to cutting-edge research facilities and the collaborative, interdisciplinary environment of Moffitt, we hope to produce strong, successful candidates for research positions throughout the scientific community.
Undergraduate and Visiting Scholars
For undergraduate students interested in pursuing cancer related research opportunities to propel their career towards graduate or medical school, Moffitt is the place to be. Moffitt Cancer Center also offers the opportunity for visiting scholars from around the world to come and learn alongside our world renowned faculty researchers.
Pre-College Programs
Moffitt participates in workshops, STEM activities and career events for school-aged students (K-12) around our catchment area. High school students can apply to Moffitt programs, such as HIP-IMO or MARCH, to expose themselves to a career in cancer research.
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