Details & Requirements

CERTaIN at MD Anderson is a three-pronged research program comprising online lectures, a hands-on workshop and ongoing protocol development support for up to one year after completing the workshop. 

Eligibility Criteria

1. Hold a doctorate degree (MD, PhD or equivalent) in a health sciences discipline.
2. Currently working or training at an academic institution or non-profit research organization as a clinical/postdoctoral fellow or junior faculty (Instructor, Assistant Professor) or Research Scientist.
3. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
4. Clinical and post-doctoral fellows will need to provide clear documentation or commitment to an academic or research career (letter from primary mentor).
5. Identification of a mentor at home institution, or in close geographic proximity, who supports participation in training program and planned research. Mentor will be asked to provide a letter of support and commitment.

Application Process. Applicants should submit the following documents for consideration:

1. Application form 
   • Observational Studies and Data Registries Application, Due September 6^th, 2024
   • Pragmatic Clinical Trials in Cancer Application, Due September 13^th, 2024
      
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Letter of intent documenting reasons for applying to the program, areas of interest, and career goals.
4. Institutional letter of support from local mentor, stating feasibility of conducting proposed research.
5. Summary of proposed CER project of interest in cancer with research question, rationale, specific aims, and proposed study design.