The University of Guam Cancer Research Center is seeking graduate-level fellowship applicants interested in cancer health disparities research.

Deadline for applications: May 1, 2019

 

Who is eligible?

The aim of this fellowship, the U54 Graduate Fellowship, is to train minority Pacific Islander students in cancer health disparities research through the master’s level in an appropriate discipline (Biology, Psychology, Micronesian Studies, Environmental Science, Education, Social Work, SAFNR, etc). Graduate students at UOG with an interest in any aspect of cancer health disparities research, including behavioral and/or quality of life or cultural issues, are eligible to apply.

How much is the fellowship? 

$3,000 is awarded per semester (total of two semesters). The fellowship recipient will be partnered with a U54 faculty mentor at UOG and work on current a U54 cancer project or core. In addition, the student may apply for employment and work as a part-time graduate research assistant and be paid at the current rate.

How can you apply?

Complete and sign the application form. Send (email attachment is acceptable) or take the form to Luke Duenas (luked@uog.edu) at House #27, Dean’s Circle, by 5 p.m. on May 1, 2019. For more information, contact Dr. Todd Ames (tames@triton.uog.edu) in the Micronesian Studies Program in the Humanities & Social Sciences Building.

More information

The overall goal of the U54 Graduate Fellowship award is to increase the number of minority cancer researchers in the Pacific region. Funding is provided by a grant from the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, awarded to the University of Guam and the University of Hawaii Cancer Research Center. The grant provides for three activities to increase the number of researchers:

1) support for UOG graduate students interested in cancer health disparities research at the master’s and doctorate levels;

2) support for faculty to work with University of Hawaii Cancer Research faculty to develop research projects in cancer health disparities; and

3) curriculum development for a new Cancer Health Disparities Track in the Micronesian Studies program. Note that cancer research is used broadly here with the context of minority health disparities studies, including both basic scientific research as well as the social, cultural, behavioral, and economic impacts of cancer and health disparities on Pacific Island cultures.

Selection criteria

The criteria for selecting graduate fellows includes the student’s academic achievements, demonstrated potential to complete their chosen graduate program, and a clearly stated commitment to studies and thesis or special project research addressing some aspect of cancer or cancer health disparities in the Pacific Region. Students will be reviewed and recommended by the U54 Internal Advisory Committee. Final selection will be made by the Principal Investigators.

Reminder: You must be enrolled full-time at the University of Guam as a graduate student in good standing in order to be eligible for consideration.