NCI CRCHD Career Development and Scientific Workshop

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July 19, 2017 | Philadelphia, PA

NCI CRCHD Career Development and Scientific Workshop

About the Workshop

This dual focused workshop, sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD), is comprised of two independent sessions. The first session of the workshop is tailored for students, fellows, and new investigators who intend to apply for Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) funding opportunities. The second session of the workshop is tailored for investigators interested in new NCI-sponsored funding opportunities aimed at promoting translational research in the field of cancer health disparities (CHD).

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Due to the high level of interest in the workshop, registration will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

Two sessions will run concurrently for this workshop. Please see session options below:

CURE Session

This one-day CURE Session will provide attendees with information and practical guidance on how to develop a competitive CURE F31 or K career development award application.

CHD Translational Research Session

This half-day CHD Translational Research Session will provide attendees with information and practical guidance for developing competitive CHD translational research applications.

CURE Session
Session Highlights:
  • Practical guidance for developing competitive CURE F31 and K Award applications via presentations, small group discussions, and individualized feedback on draft applications
  • Updates on NIH grant and review processes
  • Networking opportunities with colleagues and NCI staff
Who should attend?
  • Predoctoral students planning to submit an F31 Fellowship application and who live in the northeast/southeast U.S.
  • Post-doctoral fellows or New Investigators planning to submit a career development K award and who live in the northeast/southeast U.S.
Date/Time
Wednesday, July 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
CHD Translational Research Session
Session Highlights:
  • Updates on NCI CHD research priorities
  • Practical guidance and tips for developing competitive CHD translational research applications
  • Information on review process
  • Collaboration opportunities with colleagues and NCI staff
Who should attend?
  • Investigators with a strong history of independent funding and interest in CHD translational research funding opportunities
Date/Time
Wednesday, July 19, from noon to 4:15 p.m.