TREND Scholars receive support from TREND Partnership faculty mentors, research training, and experiential learning through research practicum.
MSKCC and CCNY partnered training opportunities in conducting tobacco disparities related research.
Placement in tobacco related disparities research training practicum.
Mentorship by NIH-funded faculty.
Individual Development Plan developed with mentor to aid in achieving career goals.
Research career networking opportunities.
Enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate science or social science student at CCNY
Plans to seek a PhD and/or MD.
Interest in tobacco disparities research.
Able to commit 3-6 hours/week to program.
Belong to an underrepresented group in biomedical and behavioral sciences (i.e., identify as African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian / Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander, or Asian).
The TREND Fellowship Scholars receive funding and training opportunities in tobacco disparities research.
MSKCC and CCNY partnered training opportunities in conducting tobacco disparities related research.
Placement in tobacco related disparities research training position.
Mentorship by NIH-funded faculty.
Individual Development Plan developed with mentor to aid in achieving career goals.
Access to MSKCC software and Library resources.
Stipend funding for two years commitment to program.
MSKCC and CCNY partnered training opportunities that include topics, theory, methods, translational processes, and professional skills needed to identify and address tobacco disparities.
Appointment in MSKCC’s research fellowship program.
Mentorship by NIH-funded faculty.
Placement in TREND Partnership research project.
Individual Development Plan developed with mentor to aid in achieving career goals.
Access to MSKCC software and Library resources.
Didactic seminars including a weekly grand rounds, academic survival skills seminar, work in progress lunch and learn, advanced quantitative methods seminar, and journal club.
Stipend funding for two years commitment to program.
Enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate science or social science student at CCNY.
Plans to seek a PhD and/or MD.
Interest in tobacco disparities research.
Belong to an underrepresented group in biomedical and behavioral sciences (i.e., identify as African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian / Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander, or Asian).
Currently a graduate student enrolled in local, doctoral-level program in relevant field (i.e. psychology, public health, and nursing).
Have completed at least first year of graduate coursework (research design, basic statistical methods, health psychology).
Preference will be given to applicants who belong to an underrepresented group in biomedical and behavioral sciences (i.e., identify as African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian / Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander, or Asian).
Demonstrated interest in cancer research and/or tobacco disparities research.