1. A curriculum vita
2. A two-page personal statement
3. A five-page fellowship plan
4. Three letters of support.
5. Applicants who have not yet completed requirements for a Ph.D. must include a note of assurance from the dissertation chair that the applicant will defend the dissertation prior to beginning the fellowship.

1. Describe his or her career goals
2. Explain how the program would help him or her achieve these goals
3. Describe his or her research experience
4. Describe any professional experience relevant to his or her career goals. 
5. GMAT score, if applicable.
   

1. Describe the research that he or she hopes to conduct (e.g., research questions and types of studies to answer those questions).
   
2. Describe other goals that he or she wishes to accomplish through the fellowship, such as training (content, methods), professional development (skills, experiences) and products (planned grants, publications).

Applicants interested in pursuing an MPH or other advanced degree must apply separately to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (usually to a department in the School of Public Health). Prospective fellows are encouraged to visit the appropriate UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health web pages and learn about admission requirements and deadlines.

Application Process

Send one hardcopy and one electronic copy (pdf) of the applications to:

The admissions committee will perform an initial review of all applications based on:

1. Demonstrated or expressed level of commitment to cancer care quality research (assessed through prior research experience, coursework, and career focus)
2. Record of academic achievement (assessed through CV)
3. Ability to work collaboratively (assessed through letters of support), and
   
4. Potential match with available mentors' expertise and interest (assessed through research statement / fellowship plan).

Applicants with good reviews go through a day-long interview with prospective mentors, program leaders, and admissions committee members. The program will reimburse candidates for travel expenses to interview. Candidates are encouraged to talk with prospective mentors before and after the interview.