Research Fellowship Application 2019

I. Mission and Purpose

The mission of the Lung Cancer Initiative of North Carolina (LCI) is to save lives and provide support to those affected by lung cancer through research, awareness, education and access programs across North Carolina.

Research Program Purpose: To further the development of local lung cancer care and research programs across the state of N.C. Also, by funding research activities of fellows and young investigators we will help to jump start their careers and encourage their continuing involvement in the field of lung cancer.

II. General Information

The Lung Cancer Initiative fellowship is provided for students who wish to pursue a career in lung cancer research, diagnosis, treatment and/or care.

LCI fellowships are granted for one year. The stipend is $25,000 per year. Any questions regarding the submission process should be emailed to Jenni Danai at JDanai@LungCancerInitiativeNC.org.

Please include a current CV along with a brief memo of support from your project mentor with your application. Fellows may submit an application with another fellow at the same institution and will need to submit both CVs.

III. Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must be:

1. A researcher affiliated with one of these five medical institutions: Duke University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Wake Forest University, East Carolina University or Levine Cancer Institute.

2. Conducting graduate level research or have completed their fellowship no more than three years ago.

3. Committed to pursuing a career in lung cancer.

IV. Timeline

Applications Due March 29, 2019

Notification of Decision May 3, 2019

Fellowship grant begins July 1, 2019

V. Post-Award Requirements

Applicants will be required to submit brief progress reports and present at a Lung Cancer Initiative meeting within one year of project completion.

Research Fellowship Application

Please answer the following questions. Do not exceed 2 pages total (including this page) for your response.

Applicant name:Position:

Institution:

Project title:

Address:

Phone:Fax:E-mail:

Name of mentor and relationship (please include a brief memo of support from this person):

Project Summary:

Budget Overview (indirect costs cannot exceed 8% of the total budget; travel to professional meetings is an allowed expense):

Explain what this fellowship project will achieve and your plans for publication, poster, etc.:

Describe your career path and your commitment to lung cancer: