ACS: DOCTORAL TRAINING GRANTS IN ONCOLOGY SOCIAL WORK

ACS: DOCTORAL TRAINING GRANTS IN ONCOLOGY SOCIAL WORK

Deadline: October 15, 2008

http://www.cancer.org/docroot/RES/content/RES_5_2x_Post-Masters_Training_Grants_in_Clinical_Oncology_Social_Work.asp?sitearea=RES

Applications for American Cancer Society Doctoral Training Grants in Oncology Social Work are now available. These grants support the training of graduate students in doctoral programs focused on research related to the psychosocial needs of persons with cancer and their families. They are available to outstanding students during all phases of a graduate program offered in an accredited school of social work. An application must outline a plan of study, and indicate how the proposed program will prepare the candidate for a career in social work oncology research. Students who have achieved candidacy will be required to submit a detailed research plan. Successful applicants must also agree to attend the American Cancer Society activities at the Society for Social Work and Research annual conference. The initial application is for a 2-year grant with annual funding of $20,000 with possibility of a 2-year competitive renewal.