Available Opportunities and Resources
Short courses offered by NCI Awardee Skills Development Consortium (NASDC)
The goal of NASDC is to provide opportunities for current NCI K01, K07, K08, K22, K23, K25, R00, R21, or first R01-equivalent grantees (R01-equivalent grants are defined as activity codes DP1, DP2, DP5, R01, R23, R29, R37, R56, RF1, RL1, U01) who are also junior faculty (e.g., assistant professors, instructors, research scientists, or equivalent) to participate in educational opportunities that will enhance their skills in areas that are not traditionally part of research training programs, but are critical for maintaining successful, long-term, academic research careers. The areas initially identified include: cutting-edge techniques in cancer research and leadership, mentorship, coping and networking/collaboration skills. NASDC is funded by the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health, through Cooperative Agreements and offered at no cost to participants.
Applications are currently being accepted for the following educational short courses. For more detailed information about each of these courses, and to register, please visit nasdc.osu.edu.
Who is FNL?
The Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research is the only national laboratory exclusively devoted to biomedical research. They work at the forefront of basic, translational, and clinical science with a focus on cancer, AIDS, and infectious disease.
The Program
The Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research offers students the opportunity to work closely with FNL mentors in an environment devoted to biomedical research. The trainee program is designed for students who wish to gain experience in basic, translational and clinical research.
As a student trainee at FNL, you will work closely with a mentor whose lab pursues a multidisciplinary approach to cancer research. During the term, students complete a research project that is aimed at honing your research, technical, and analytical skills. FNL will provide laboratory materials and supplies for this opportunity. In addition to conducting research, you will have the chance to engage in seminars, journal clubs, panel sessions, and other student-related activities. There will also be opportunities to connect with fellow students, get involved in FNL events and activities, network with mentors, and be exposed to projects with the potential to jump-start future collaborations.
Timeframe
Training appointments are full-time, 40 hours-per-week and last for approximately eight to ten weeks during the summer term (May–August). This time frame can be flexible, depending on the completion of a background check and mentor/student availability. Students will work with their mentor to design a schedule.
Funding
For up to five students, PICR will fully fund a dorm room, two daily meals at a local college, approved travel expenses and a $5,000 stipend for the summer.
Applying
The deadline to apply is November 15, 2024. Selected students will participate in interviews with potential FNL mentors to find an appropriate match.
Students are encouraged to discuss the opportunity with their PIs at Purdue.
If you have any questions,please contact Sara Strasser (sstrasse@purdue.edu).