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INTRODUCTION
The New Jersey State Commission on Cancer Research (NJCCR), whose members are appointed by the Governor, was established on January 17, 1983, with the passage of the "Cancer Research Act" by the New Jersey State Legislature.
The NJCCR promotes significant and original research in New Jersey into the causes, prevention and treatment of cancer and serves as a resource to providers and consumers of cancer services.
The NJCCR was created to promote significant, original research in New Jersey and to fund talented researchers exploring the causes of cancer.
By means of this promotion and funding, the NJCCR expects to establish the foundations for the kind of cancer research that will place New Jersey at the cutting edge in the fight against cancer.
FELLOWSHIP AWARDS
The purpose of the New Jersey summer cancer research fellowship is to provide an opportunity to gain "hands on" laboratory experience for promising students who are interested in pursuing a career as a cancer researcher.
The program is designed to encourage students who have not had research experience especially undergraduates, medical students or new graduate students who have not got extensive laboratory experience prior to applying. Research projects must be specified and should focus on the genetic, biomedical, viral, microbiological, immunological and environmental CAUSES of cancer. Behavioral, epidemiological or clinical/therapeutic research may be considered. However, such studies should focus on malignancies of specific proved or suspected etiologies.
Awards are made in the name of the fellow to the institution. Applications must be signed by the official head of the applicant's institution or an official.
PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS, ANIMAL WELFARE AND RECOMBINANT DNA
Compliance with US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regulations for the protection of human subjects, animal welfare, recombinant DNA, and inclusion of women and minorities in clinical research is required for all NJCCR grants.
The applicant’s institution is responsible to assure compliance with all HHS’ regulations. Certification of compliance is mandatory as part of the application and appropriate approval letters from applicant institutional review boards, and animal protection/DNA safety committees must be sent to NJCCR offices prior to starting any research activities. Modifications, continuation letters and other letters pertinent to the study must also be forwarded to NJCCR offices as part of programmatic progress reports. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in loss of grant funding.
REVIEW PROCESS: Proposals are competitive and awards are based upon scholastic qualifications, merit of the proposed research project, the qualifications of the candidate's sponsor, and the relevance of the work to the causes of cancer or methods of clinical treatment.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Application forms may be obtained by logging on to our web site at http://www.state.nj.us/health/ccr/ccrhome.htm, e-mailing njccr@doh.state.nj.us, or writing to:
Executive Director
New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research
3635 Quakerbridge Road
PO Box 369
Trenton, NJ 08625-0369
The original and five copies of the application form (pages 1 - 5) should be forwarded to the NJCCR offices. An electronic word or pdf copy must be emailed to njccr@doh.state.nj.us by 5 pm on due date.
| Deadlines |
Due Date: |
Activation Date: |
| Summer Fellowships |
April 14, 2008 |
June 1, 2008 |
Applications must be received in the NJCCR no later than 4:00 p.m. on the application due date.
ELIGIBILITY: Students must be enrolled as full time students pursuing a B.S., M.S., Ph.D., M.D., D.D.S. or equivalent degree and interested in a career as a cancer researcher. Candidates who have not had previous research experience are given priority for this program.
Applicants must be sponsored by a qualified mentor in a not for profit research institution in New Jersey.
TERMS: Work must be full time for a period of no less than 10 weeks during the summer months. A progress report, signed by the fellow and the sponsor, is to be submitted to the Commission Offices no later than 15 days after completion of project. The New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research must be notified immediately if awards are not accepted or canceled. Unspent funds must be returned within 30 days of cancellation.
SPONSOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Sponsor’s must assure that required progress reports are submitted in a timely and accurate fashion. Failure to submit programmatic reports may delay fellowship payments. All NJCCR summer fellows are encouraged to participate in an approved NJCCR sponsored scientific program such as the Annual Retreat on Cancer Research in New Jersey or the New Jersey Breast Cancer Research Symposium. Sponsors should make every effort to assist students in this activity.
Applications may be subject to the Open Public Records Act. Acceptance of this award presumes an understanding of, and agreement with, these responsibilities. Failure to comply with these terms may result in grant termination.
PAYMENTS: Summer fellowships are cost reimbursement mini-grants. Payments will be made upon completion of work and submission of final progress reports. Awards are a $4,000 stipend per student.
FINANCIAL REPORTS AND RECORDS: Accurate records, including documentation of all transactions, must be maintained. A final financial report on the form provided by the NJCCR must be submitted at the end of the award period. The report must have the signature of the financial officer of the institution and the sponsor. The Commission or its designated representative reserves the right to audit accounts at any time. A detailed progress report is to be completed by the fellow no later then 30 days prior to the end of the fellowship period.
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