The Moffitt Innovators of Tomorrow Symposium (MIOT) is a competitive, two-day career and networking event for scientists interested in a postdoctoral fellowship in cancer research. Selected attendees deliver oral research presentations, meet one-on-one with faculty, and more.

Research at Moffitt

Moffitt Cancer Center is the first NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida and is among the top cancer centers nationwide. Our faculty and program support staff are committed to providing postdoctoral researchers with the mentorship, funding and networking opportunities and professional development needed to prepare them for a successful career.

Our researchers are contributing to the prevention and cure of cancer in the following areas:

Symposium Features

Invited attendees will give oral research presentations, tour our campus, attend faculty research presentations, learn about our robust research resources and support services, network with current Moffitt postdoctoral fellows, attend a professional development seminar led by Moffitt faculty, learn about our postdoctoral training programs, meet one-on-one with faculty members, and do some sight-seeing in downtown Tampa.

What’s Included

Complimentary travel and lodging:

Roundtrip domestic flight to Tampa International Airport
Two-night stay in a private hotel room
Local transportation
Meals

Program Features

Attendee research presentations
Faculty research presentations
Professional development seminar
Tour of research facilities
Reception with Moffitt researchers
Dinner in downtown Tampa
Individual meetings with faculty members

Eligibility and Selection

Predoctoral students in their final two years of study and recent doctoral graduates within one year of their graduation date are welcome to apply. Applicants should be interested in pursuing a postdoctoral fellowship at Moffitt in one of the areas listed above. Researchers who identify with an underrepresented population are especially encouraged to apply.

Selection is competitive, and applications will be reviewed by a committee of Moffitt faculty and administrators on a rolling basis.

Upcoming Event Dates

October 17-18, 2024
Applications received between February 13, 2024 – July 31, 2024, will be considered for invitation to the October 2024 MIOT Symposium

November 27-28, 2025

Application Requirements

To apply, visit the online application and provide the following: