Student-Centered Pipeline to Advance Research in Cancer Careers (SPARCC) for Underrepresented Minority Students

Information

  • Research Project
  • 10251089
  • ApplicationId
    10251089
  • Core Project Number
    R25CA221715
  • Full Project Number
    5R25CA221715-04
  • Serial Number
    221715
  • FOA Number
    PAR-16-139
  • Sub Project Id
  • Project Start Date
    9/18/2018 - 5 years ago
  • Project End Date
    8/31/2023 - 9 months ago
  • Program Officer Name
    CALZOLA, JESSICA MARIE
  • Budget Start Date
    9/1/2021 - 2 years ago
  • Budget End Date
    8/31/2022 - a year ago
  • Fiscal Year
    2021
  • Support Year
    04
  • Suffix
  • Award Notice Date
    8/16/2021 - 2 years ago

Student-Centered Pipeline to Advance Research in Cancer Careers (SPARCC) for Underrepresented Minority Students

Project Summary National statistics also show sluggish growth in the recruitment of underrepresented minorities (URM) into science-centered occupations. This new R25 funding proposal will train URM students in diversity and culturally responsive care in clinical cancer research. Our overarching goal is to collaborate with 8 community partners to actively identify and educate a diverse group of students and second career seeking individuals who wish to pursue careers as clinical research professionals and/or obtain advanced degrees in cancer research. The mechanism will be an 8-week summer training program, Student-Centered Pipeline to Advance Research in Cancer Careers (SPARCC). We designed this program on a foundation of experiential learning, culturally responsive pedagogy, and principles of adult learning. In the first year, 10 underrepresented minority students will be recruited and then trained to work as cancer clinical research professionals in complex multidisciplinary teams. The students will engage in learning opportunities that emphasize the construction of new knowledge as they work in real-world settings with diverse patient populations. The program includes a Cancer Networking and Research Summit where students present a poster from their research/education work in the community. SPARCC will alleviate any potential challenges, such as travel, meals, living stipend, and mentoring to assure for a safe learning environment. Additional career and education counseling opportunities will ensure their ongoing success, both academically and professionally, and multiple strategies will be employed to actively engage each student to ensure personal success and decrease sources of stress. The specific aims of the training program are: (1) Recruit students from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds to participate in an 8-week summer clinical cancer research program; (2) Develop, implement, and evaluate the 8-week course; (3) Assist students with local and regional clinical trial employment opportunities and advanced degree programs in cancer research to promote a robust career pathway.

IC Name
NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
  • Activity
    R25
  • Administering IC
    CA
  • Application Type
    5
  • Direct Cost Amount
    177220
  • Indirect Cost Amount
    14178
  • Total Cost
    191398
  • Sub Project Total Cost
  • ARRA Funded
    False
  • CFDA Code
    398
  • Ed Inst. Type
    SCHOOLS OF MEDICINE
  • Funding ICs
    NCI:191398\
  • Funding Mechanism
    OTHER RESEARCH-RELATED
  • Study Section
    NCI
  • Study Section Name
    Subcommittee I - Transistion to Independence
  • Organization Name
    MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN
  • Organization Department
    OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
  • Organization DUNS
    937639060
  • Organization City
    MILWAUKEE
  • Organization State
    WI
  • Organization Country
    UNITED STATES
  • Organization Zip Code
    532263548
  • Organization District
    UNITED STATES