NJCCR RFA for the Fellowship Training Program Grant

The NJCCR Fellowship Training Program provides vital support to Qualifying Research Institutions, enabling them to offer structured training for first and second-year medical students. This program aims to spark interest in oncology, enhance foundational knowledge, and provide exposure to various career pathways within cancer research. By fostering early engagement, the initiative seeks to cultivate a skilled workforce dedicated to advancing cancer research and addressing health disparities in New Jersey.

Note:
Applicants are required to send an email expressing their interest in responding to this RFA. The mandatory Email of Intent (EOI) must be sent no later than the deadline indicated above for Letter of Inquiry.
Before submitting a grant application an applicant’s organization must be approved as a Qualifying Research Institution (QRI).
New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research (NJCCR)
The New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research (NJCCR) was established on January 17, 1983, with the passage of the “Cancer Research Act” by the New Jersey State Legislature. NJCCR promotes significant and original research related to Cancer in New Jersey. The NJCCR functions as an independent body and serves as an important resource to providers and consumers of cancer services in the State.
The mission of the NJCCR is to ensure that the citizens of New Jersey receive the fullest benefit of our nation’s fight against cancer through the promotion and funding of research into the causes, prevention, and treatment of cancer.
In pursuit of this mission, NJCCR funds cancer research focused on fostering fundamental creative discoveries, innovation, and improving health disparities in New Jersey.
This open and competitive grant opportunity by the NJCCR provides support to Qualifying Research Institutions that offer structured Fellowship Training Programs (FTP) to first and second-year medical students, promoting early exposure to oncology disciplines and cultivating interest in diverse career pathways across the cancer research continuum through 4-8 weeks training programs. Contingent upon the availability of funding, this initiative seeks to strengthen the pipeline of talented researchers and ensure a robust, well-trained cancer research workforce for the future.
The Fellowship Training Program’s goals are to:

• Spark interest in oncology and cancer research.
• Build foundational knowledge.

Provide exposure to the career pathways across various cancer-related related disciplines including research, medical, surgical, radiation oncology, palliative care, survivorship, pathology and other areas within the ORI setting.
Programs should deliver structured educational experiences, mentorship, and hands-on research opportunities to encourage long-term participation in oncology and related fields.