PI Track - Are you a doctoral level talented early-career researcher committed to
a career in cancer research with the potential to lead projects in sub-Saharan
Africa and interested in becoming proficient in research oversight and
governance, building skills and a scientific project focus towards applying for
independent grant funding (SSA)?
OR
PM Track - Are you a talented project manager living and working in SSA and
interested in developing your skills to better manage a cancer research project?
If so, we invite you to apply to participate in a 9-month training activity funded by the
National Cancer Institute (D43-CA260640) as part of their commitment to support
cancer research that enables equitable impactful global scientific collaboration by
strengthening institutional capacity in low-and middle-income countries for global
cancer research. This program aims to create a cadre of individuals who will obtain
fundamental skills to lead and support cancer research in SSA who will be able to
disseminate best practices for high quality cancer research conducted in Africa. This
initiative builds on existing partnerships within the Men of African Descent and
Carcinoma of the Prostate (MADCaP) Consortium and other SSA cancer consortia.
Key Dates:
• Applications open: October 4, 2024
• Live Webinar for Potential Applicants: October 15, 2024
• Letter of intent due: December 20, 2024
• Application due: February 7, 2025
• Scientific Merit Review completion: March 2025
• Decisions announced: April 4, 2025
• Training commences: May 5, 2025
For more information please refer to the Announcement pdf.
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