T32 Fellowship in Cancer Prevention and Control

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Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as trainee slots become available. For more information, contact us at MCCCRTEC@vcu.edu.

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About the Program

The Fellowship in Cancer Prevention and Control enables pre and postdoctoral trainees to become future leaders in cancer prevention and control. The training program is individually tailored and multidisciplinary. It offers a core curriculum in the science and practice of conducting cancer prevention and control research, individualized training opportunities and a mentored research experience. It is a National Cancer Institute-funded fellowship, specifically through a T32 Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as trainee slots become available.

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Explore tailored training opportunities for pre- and postdoctoral trainees pursuing careers in cancer prevention and control-related fields, including health outcomes and survivorship, healthcare communications and health behavior research.

Program Details
For Predoctoral Trainees

Predoctoral students are eligible to apply if you:
1. Are a U.S. citizen or have a verifiable status as a permanent resident
2. Are currently enrolled in graduate programs at VCU. Priority consideration will be given to those who have recently passed their qualifying exams
3. Are currently working with a pre-approved CPC mentor; or have identified and begun making arrangements with a potentially eligible CPC faculty member to serve as a cancer-focused co-mentor
4. Have plans to pursue research in a lab which can provide evidence of two years of NCI R01 or equivalent funding
5. Can demonstrate academic excellence and an interest in cancer science
For Postdoctoral Trainees

Postdoctoral students are eligible to apply if you:
1. Are a U.S. citizen or have a verifiable status as a permanent resident
2. Have a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited domestic or foreign educational institution; Priority will be given to those that earned their PhD within two years of submitting the application
3. Have identified a desired, eligible Massey Cancer Prevention and Control mentor on the online application
4. Can demonstrate academic excellence and an interest in cancer science
This is a full-time NIH fellowship. You must commit to 40 hrs per week, Monday through Friday. Fellows must adhere to NIH guidelines and VCU policy.
The program includes a core curriculum in the science and practice of conducting cancer prevention and control research, individualized training opportunities and a mentored research experience.

Specific opportunities include (but are not limited to):
- Cancer communication, including the use of social media and digital/mobile health
- Cancer health care economics
- Cancer survivorship and outcomes research
- Community-engaged research
- Health behavior research, tobacco control and cancer screening
Applicants must submit the following:
1. A recent curriculum vitae (CV) including previous research experience, both didactic and practical
2. A personal statement describing the reason for seeking research training, specific research interests and how the fellowship will contribute to your future career plans in cancer prevention
3. At least two letters of recommendation, including one from a training director or doctoral committee chairperson/advisor
4. A desired, eligible Massey Cancer Prevention and Control (CPC) mentor identified on the online application
Stipends are consistent with NIH funding levels and VCU policies and contingent on funds for each budget year.

Predoctoral Fellows: Financial support for includes:

Stipend: Based on NRSA stipend levels and VCU SOM guidelines

Travel: Up to $800

Training-related Expenses: Up to $4,500

Childcare: Up to $3,000

Tuition: Up to $10,500

Postdoctoral Fellows: Financial support includes:

Stipend: Based on NRSA stipend levels and VCU SOM guidelines

Travel: Up to $1,000

Training-related Expenses: Up to $2,500

Childcare: Up to $3,000
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is a top-50 ranked public research university (R1) in the U.S. with deep ties to innovation, creativity and the community it serves. Nationally recognized for its robust research enterprise, VCU serves as a scientific hub for innovation that bridges state-of-the-art technology with renowned faculty expertise across a variety of disciplines. Located in Richmond, the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, VCU sits alongside the James River line in the Piedmont region, and serves as the center of the metropolitan area known for its rich cultural history.

VCU is home to six schools—medicine, public health, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing and health professions—and is one of only two NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in Virginia. VCU Massey has more than 140 members representing more than 25 academic departments across six VCU schools and colleges and are organized into three nationally-ranked research programs.

For Predoctoral Trainees

Predoctoral students are eligible to apply if you:

Are a U.S. citizen or have a verifiable status as a permanent resident
Are currently enrolled in graduate programs at VCU. Priority consideration will be given to those who have recently passed their qualifying exams
Are currently working with a pre-approved CPC mentor; or have identified and begun making arrangements with a potentially eligible CPC faculty member to serve as a cancer-focused co-mentor
Have plans to pursue research in a lab which can provide evidence of two years of NCI R01 or equivalent funding
Can demonstrate academic excellence and an interest in cancer science

For Postdoctoral Trainees

Postdoctoral students are eligible to apply if you:

Are a U.S. citizen or have a verifiable status as a permanent resident
Have a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited domestic or foreign educational institution; Priority will be given to those that earned their PhD within two years of submitting the application
Have identified a desired, eligible Massey Cancer Prevention and Control mentor on the online application
Can demonstrate academic excellence and an interest in cancer science

This is a full-time NIH fellowship. You must commit to 40 hrs per week, Monday through Friday. Fellows must adhere to NIH guidelines and VCU policy.

The program includes a core curriculum in the science and practice of conducting cancer prevention and control research, individualized training opportunities and a mentored research experience.

Specific opportunities include (but are not limited to):

Cancer communication, including the use of social media and digital/mobile health
Cancer health care economics
Cancer survivorship and outcomes research
Community-engaged research
Health behavior research, tobacco control and cancer screening

Applicants must submit the following:

A recent curriculum vitae (CV) including previous research experience, both didactic and practical
A personal statement describing the reason for seeking research training, specific research interests and how the fellowship will contribute to your future career plans in cancer prevention
At least two letters of recommendation, including one from a training director or doctoral committee chairperson/advisor
A desired, eligible Massey Cancer Prevention and Control (CPC) mentor identified on the online application

Stipends are consistent with NIH funding levels and VCU policies and contingent on funds for each budget year.

Predoctoral Fellows: Financial support for includes:

Stipend: Based on NRSA stipend levels and VCU SOM guidelines
Travel: Up to $800
Training-related Expenses: Up to $4,500
Childcare: Up to $3,000
Tuition: Up to $10,500

Postdoctoral Fellows: Financial support includes:

Stipend: Based on NRSA stipend levels and VCU SOM guidelines
Travel: Up to $1,000
Training-related Expenses: Up to $2,500
Childcare: Up to $3,000

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is a top-50 ranked public research university (R1) in the U.S. with deep ties to innovation, creativity and the community it serves. Nationally recognized for its robust research enterprise, VCU serves as a scientific hub for innovation that bridges state-of-the-art technology with renowned faculty expertise across a variety of disciplines. Located in Richmond, the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, VCU sits alongside the James River line in the Piedmont region, and serves as the center of the metropolitan area known for its rich cultural history.

VCU is home to six schools—medicine, public health, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing and health professions—and is one of only two NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in Virginia. VCU Massey has more than 140 members representing more than 25 academic departments across six VCU schools and colleges and are organized into three nationally-ranked research programs.

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