CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - NRG Health Equity Fellowship Read more below
NRG Oncology is committed to taking steps to support research that goes beyond surveying the systemic issues within the healthcare landscape. The Health Equity Fellowship Program, founded by Dr. Joan Walker co-PI of NRG's National Cancer Institute (NCI) Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP), outlines three strategic, high-level goals which ultimately will provide a broader perspective in clinical trials research across multiple disease sites:
- Targeting inequity by increasing representation of communities from diverse backgrounds in clinical research and eliminating racial/ethnic disparities in health. A particular emphasis will be given to the recruitment of researchers from underrepresented groups, as defined by NIH (https://diversity.nih.gov/about-us/population-underrepresented)
- We aim to train the next generation of researchers and physicians who have the support base required to confidently conduct inclusive research. Selected early-stage NRG Oncology investigators will be mentored in clinical trials education, resources, and training, the program provides networking opportunities and pathways to leadership for communities of color.
- Building trust between communities of color and research institutions/hospitals and developing successful clinical trials scientists that can compete in grant writing processes. This institutional transformation will increase enrollment of patients from diverse backgrounds.
This program builds on the work of the NRG Early Career New Investigator Committee through collaboration with the committee to recruit applicants and mentors. Our vision is to have at least one fellowship for every disease site we study.
Learn more about Program eligibility, strategy, requirements and other details in our full Program Description found here.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - NRG Health Equity Fellowship
NRG Oncology is currently seeking applications for the NRG Health Equity Fellowship. This program trains selected early-stage investigators in the NRG Oncology system by means of a structured mentorship experience, with particular emphasis given to the recruitment of researchers from underrepresented groups. Our vision is to have at least one scholar for every disease site we study. The deadline for applications is September 20, 2024, and awards will be announced in October.
Important Dates
Application Submission Deadline: September 20, 2024
Awards Announced: October 2024
Award: $50,000 ($25,000 per year for two years. Year two award contingent on satisfactory progress in year one.)
Fellowship Start: January 1, 2025
Click here to download the NRG Health Equity Fellowship Application.
Please submit this application and all relevant materials to Fellowships@NRGOncology.org.