The Partnership Post

Volume LI | November 2022

THE PARTNERSHIP POST

Applications Open for Summer Research Programs!

Several research training programs are now accepting applications for opportunities for research experiences this upcoming summer.

The Young Empowered Scientists for ContinUed Research Engagement (YES for CURE) application deadline is November 28, 2022.
The Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) application deadline is February 6, 2023.
The Summer Program to Advance Research Careers (SPARC) application deadline is March 1, 2023.
The UMB-DF/HCC Partnership REC Postbaccalaureate Fellowship is accepting applications on a rolling basis.

Click here for more details about each program.

Announcements

Apply for an Extension to NIH Early-Stage Investigator Status

ESIs who were negatively impacted by COVID-19 or other life events may be eligible for an extension to their NIH ESI status.

Click here to extend your status.

Research Training Coordinator - open position

Applicants will work with the DF/HCC Initiative to Eliminate Cancer Disparities and coordinate CURE trainees' onboarding and activities.

Click here for more details.

Apply to Become a Mentor for DF/HCC CURE Summer Students

Positive mentoring relationships are critical for retaining students in the STEM pathway. Your mentorship can make an impactful difference in the lives of young and underrepresented scholars.

Click here for more details.

Research Opportunities - Applications Open!

The NIH Intramural Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (iCURE) Program is a 2- to 3-year fellowship that engages post-baccalaureates, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Click here for iCURE application details.

The Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD) is a year-round, research-intensive, skill-building, mentoring program for undergraduate students interested in the biomedical sciences. Click here for IMSD application details.

The Kirchstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship is an NCI funding mechanism that promotes diversity in the health-related research workforce by supporting the research training of predoctoral students. Click here Click here for mechanism details. mechanism details.

The Training in Oncology Population Science (TOPS) T32 Postdoctoral Program is accepting applications for the 2-year fellowship. Click here for TOPS Fellowship application details.

Supplements to Recognize Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Mentorship

NCI is offering administrative supplements to existing NIH awards to support scientists who have demonstrated compelling commitments and contributions to mentorship and enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in the biomedical sciences.

Click here to register for an informational webinar on Monday, December 12th from 1:30-3:00 PM.

Application Deadline: February 17, 2023, by 5:00 PM EST.

Click here for the funding announcement.

Events

DF/HCC Melanoma Program Virtual Retreat - Dec. 8th

Join the DF/HCC Melanoma Program for a retreat featuring speakers who will present 10-minute "lightning talks" on the current state of melanoma science.

Click here for more details.

Partnership Scientific Meeting - Dec. 12th

The Partnership will be hosting the next scientific meeting on December 12th, featuring presentations from investigators Drs. Julie Wright and Catherine Marinac.

Click here for more details.

Connect:Science - "Leveraging Drug Resistance Studies to Elucidate Breast Cancer Biology and Develop Better Therapies" - Dec. 13th

The next DF/HCC Connect:Science session will be on December 13th featuring a presentation from Dr. Sarat Chandarlapaty, MD, PhD titled "Leveraging Drug Resistance Studies to Elucidate Breast Cancer Biology and Develop Better Therapies." Previous seminars can be viewed on the website.

Click here to register.