Application Package

Applicants to the pre-doctoral training program must submit:

1. A curriculum vita
2. A two-page personal statement
3. A two-page statement of research interests
4. Two letters of support

In the personal statement, the applicant must:

1. Describe his or her career goals
2. Explain how the program would help him or her to achieve these goals
3. Describe his or her research experience
4. Comment on his or her academic progress to date
   

In the research statement, the applicant must:

1. Describe his or her research focus
2. Explain the gap in knowledge or practice that exists relative to this research focus
3. Identify the overarching hypotheses that would guide an empirical investigation
4. Explain the potential impact of such an investigation
   

One of the letters of support should come from a CCQTP faculty member. If the applicant's dissertation advisor is not a CCQTP faculty member, then the other letter should come from the dissertation advisor. If the applicant has not yet formed a dissertation committee, then one of the letters should come from the applicant's faculty advisor. The dissertation advisor and/or faculty advisor do not need to be a CCQTP faculty member.


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.

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