Save the Date: Tribal Researchers’ Cancer Control Fellowship Program
Save the date: June 7-19, 2020
Sponsored by:
National Cancer Institute
Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH)
Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board
Location:
Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board
Portland, Oregon
Topics will include (not limited to):
- Cancer control study design
- Cancer epidemiology
- Cancer screening
- Cohort studies among American Indians
- Community-based chronic disease programs
- Cultural considerations in cancer epidemiology
- Focus groups
- Grant writing
- Implementing a Native comprehensive cancer prevention and control project
To apply:
Applications are encouraged from American Indians and Alaska Natives with a demonstrated interest in cancer prevention and control. Applications will be available in January and due in March.
Accepted Fellows will:
- Attend a two-week training in June 2020
- Attend a one-week training in Fall 2020
- Receive peer and career mentorship to develop and implement cancer control projects
- Be eligible for paid internships
- Be connected to a network of experts in cancer control and prevention in Indian Country
For more information and to apply visit http://www.npaihb.org
E-mail Ashley Thomas at athomas@npaihb.org