Student Research Travel Awards
The Stephenson Cancer Center (SCC) is pleased to offer Research Conference
and Workshop awards for participation in professional national meetings
and workshops. These awards are available to graduate students, professional
students, and postdoctoral fellows at the University of Oklahoma Health
Sciences Center (OUHSC) and University of Oklahoma (OU) main campus. This
includes medical students, residents and fellows, as well as fulltime
faculty who are currently enrolled in a graduate or professional degree
program. The SCC intends to give up to 6 of these awards to cover meetings
and conferences held between November 1, 2024 and April 30, 2025. See
below for more information.
Financial Support
Up to $1000 will be awarded per applicant to support the registration fees,
airfare, hotel, and other related expenses.
The above and other qualifying expenses will be reimbursed per the University
of Oklahoma’s Travel Reimbursement policy.
Eligibility
- These awards are available to graduate students, professional students,
and postdoctoral fellows at OUHSC and the OU main campus. This includes
medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as full-time faculty
who are currently enrolled in a graduate or professional degree program.
- Applicants must be majoring or working in a cancer-related field of study.
- Priority will be given to trainees who have never received the award. However,
individuals who have received the award previously but will be presenting
and receiving an award at the conference/meeting will be considered a priority.
Requirements
- Awardees must be submitting an abstract for presentation consideration
(oral or poster) on a cancer-related topic at the national meeting.
- Abstract acceptance, meeting information, and presentation schedule must
be submitted to the Program Coordinator. (If available at the time of
submission the application; or will need be to be submitted after it has
been submitted and accepted.)
- Awardees are required to provide a follow-up report (1-page max.) outlining
what they learned /achieved.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should complete the
Online Application Form and include all required application materials. Complete applications must
be submitted on or before the following application deadlines:
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September 27, 2024 at 11:59 PM/CST. This award covers travel from
November 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
We understand that trainees may not be aware of abstract acceptance and
other details at by the above deadline. Please still apply. If awarded,
trainee should update the Program Administrator as details are known.
Required Application Materials
-
Online Application. Please provide all information requested. The applicant must list at
least one mentor in a faculty capacity.
- Abstract for conference attendance requests.
- Personal statement written by the applicant (no longer than 1 page in length,
1 inch margins, single-spaced) describing their learning objectives and
benefits gained from attending the conference.
- Letter of reference from faculty member or mentor. The letter should comment
on the applicant’s academic and personal qualifications for this
award. Letter of reference must be on institutional letterhead and signed.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume of the applicant.
Applications for Trainee Research Conference and Workshop Award funding
will be reviewed and approved by the SCC’s Education, Training,
and Career Development Committee. Awardees will be notified within 15
days of the application deadline.
For more information, please contact the Program Administrator, Stevie Warner (stevie-warner@ouhsc.edu).
Contact Information
Education, Training and Career Enhancement Core
OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center
E:
SCCCRTEC@ouhsc.edu