Ashley Thomas [email protected]
November 20, 2018 9:58 AM
The Tribal Researchers' Cancer Control Fellowship Program will be accepting applications in January 2019!
The overall goal of the Tribal Researchers' Cancer Control Fellowship Program is to reduce cancer incidence and mortality and improve cancer survival in tribal communities through the efforts of AI/AN researchers. This fellowship program offers training and mentorship to prepare researchers to design and implement cancer-related research projects within AI/AN communities.
Accepted Fellows will:
* attend three-weeks of tailored cancer control research training held at the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board in Portland, Oregon. The first two weeks will be June 16th-28th, 2019 followed by a one-week session in the fall.
* receive follow-up support, including field support, distance learning opportunities, and mentoring.
* be eligible for cancer control research internships to master additional research
skills relevant to careers in community-
based cancer control under close mentorship.
* be connected to a network of experts in cancer control and prevention in Indian Country.
Important Dates:
Applications will be available
January 21, 2019
Application materials will be due
March 22, 2019
For more information contact Ashley Thomas at [email protected].
Thank you,
Ashley Thomas
NW NARCH Cancer Prevention Project Coordinator
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