The Community Scientist Program’s mission is to develop the manpower for research advocates who can work closely with cancer scientists to address cancer health disparities.
Applications Due: End of Day Friday April 18, 2025
Program Acceptance Notification: Monday May 12, 2025
Program Start – First Session: Tuesday June 3, 2025
Program specifics and application below
This program is available to individuals in Florida and California who identify as Black/African American and/or Hispanic/Latino/a, are 18 years or older, and are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or work visa holders. It is designed for those interested in learning about cancer research advocacy and sharing information with others impacted by cancer.
Those interested in participating must:
The program is hosted by the CaRE2 Center as led by the Community Outreach Core. The program will be hybrid; 80% online (virtual) and 2 days in person. This is a 10-week program, meeting once a week for a 2-hour duration.
Participants are being recruited from communities in and around our tri-institutional centers: Florida A&M University (Tallahassee, FL), University of Florida (Jacksonville, Gainesville, Orlando, FL), and University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)
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