FY09 DOD Prostate Cancer Training Award

The PCRP Prostate Cancer Training Award mechanism was introduced in FY06. Since then, 467 applications have been received and 158 have been recommended for funding. The Prostate Cancer Training Award supports training opportunities focused on prostate cancer research or patient care for individuals in the early stages of their careers. The focus of these awards is on the PI, the mentor, and the training program and environment. These awards primarily provide salary support for the PI and require the active involvement of a mentor who is an established prostate cancer researcher, as evidenced by a demonstrated record of funding and publications in prostate cancer research. All Prostate Cancer Training Award proposals are to be written with appropriate direction from the mentor and signed by the trainee as the PI and author of the proposal. PIs may apply for predoctoral and postdoctoral traineeships through this award mechanism. The PCRP seeks applications from all areas of basic, preclinical, behavioral, and epidemiological research, that are responsive to one or more of the FY09 PCRP focus areas. It is the responsibility of the Principal Investigator (PI) to clearly and explicitly articulate how the project addresses the following important aspect of the Prostate Cancer Training Award:1. Principal Investigator and Mentor: The PI must demonstrate strong qualifications for and a commitment to pursuing a career as a prostate cancer researcher or clinician. Submission to this award requires a mentor, appropriate to the proposal, who has experience in prostate cancer research as demonstrated by a record of funding and publications. The selected mentor should be well-qualified to significantly contribute to the development of the PI toward a career in prostate cancer research.2. Training Program and Environment: The PI must outline an individualized training program designed to prepare him/her for an independent career in prostate cancer research or patient care. See the Program Announcement for the full Funding Opportunity Description.