The Scholars and Early-Stage Advancement (SEA) Initiative seeks to strengthen the cancer research workforce by identifying, recruiting, and supporting graduate and post-doctoral scholars. This initiative will work to expand opportunities and foster excellence amongst all trainees pursuing biomedical research careers.
The SEA Initiative will:
- Provide a monthly professional development series (grant writing, research, publishing, etc.)
- Provide professional and academic networking and mentoring opportunities
- Provide Travel Grants up to $2,000 annually to cover registration, travel, and hotel expenses
Eligibility Criteria:
- Demonstrated interest in pursuing careers in biomedical research
- Applicants must be US citizen or legal permanent resident (LPR/green card holder)
- Applicants must be presenting their research (e.g., poster or oral presentation) at a professional conference
- The applicant’s mentor must be a formal member of the Rutgers Cancer Institute
- Applicant must participate in community outreach or other professional development activities at Rutgers Cancer Institute (e.g., serving as a peer mentor and/or attendance at trainee seminars)
Application Process:
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Complete the following Qualtrics survey – SEA Initiative Travel Grant
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Submit a letter of support from the PI/Faculty Mentor. The letter should address the individual’s academic achievement, contribution to the overall project, expected outcomes of attending the meeting, and achievement in previous research experiences. Please email the letter to Dr. Sunita Chaudhary at chaudhs4@cinj.rutgers.edu.
For more information or to participate in the SEA Initiative, please contact ed@cinj.rutgers.edu.
The SEA initiative is funded by 3P30CA072720-24S2.