Are you interested in finding a paid cancer-related research position at Duke?
After the success of last year’s event, we are pleased to again offer an online matching event on November 21, 2024, for trainees and faculty to connect regarding overlapping research interests in the cancer field.
About
Duke Cancer Institute’s (DCI) Office of Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination (CRTEC) will host an online matching event on November 21, 2024 for trainees who are eligible for an NIH Diversity Supplement to meet Duke faculty who have active funding that can support a diversity supplement.
Trainees will have the opportunity to have short, 10-minute conversations with faculty conducting cancer-related research. The purpose of this event is to connect trainees who qualify for an NIH diversity supplement with Duke faculty who have an active NIH grant that can potentially support a diversity supplement.
How does this event work?
Trainees interested in paid mentored research positions will meet with Duke faculty virtually for 10-minute conversations to discuss possible partnerships with support from an NIH Diversity Supplement. The CRTEC team will assign faculty-trainee pairs based on research interests and availability of both the faculty and trainees.
The event runs from 9am to noon. Below is the agenda:
9-9:15 am: Welcome and Overview
9:15-10:15 am: Conversations, Group 1
10:15-10:30 am: Break
10:30-11:30: Conversations, Group 2
11:30 am-noon: Wrap up and Questions
Who can attend this event?
Duke faculty conducting cancer-related research who have active NIH funding with 2 or more years remaining on their grant.
Trainees who meet the eligibility criteria for NIH diversity supplements (see here for details). Trainees from Duke and other institutions are most welcome at this event! Trainees at the following career levels are eligible: high school students, undergraduate students, baccalaureate and master’s degree holders, graduate and health professional students, postdoctoral associates/fellows, and junior faculty.
Can I get more details on what an NIH Diversity Supplement is?
Sure! In addition to the NIH parent announcement, the Duke Clinical Translational Science Institute has made this resource explaining what these supplements are.
I have questions, who should I ask?
Please reach out to the DCI CRTEC team at DCITraining@dm.duke.edu with any questions.
