DoD Kidney Cancer, Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators - Dean Leadership Award Tender

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Country : USA

Summary : DoD Kidney Cancer, Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators - Dean Leadership Award

Deadline : 01 Oct 2019

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Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 33965199

Document Ref. No. : W81XWH-19-KCRP-AKCIDA

Competition : ICB

Financier : Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership : -

Tender Value : Refer Document

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Purchaser : DEPT. OF THE ARMY -- USAMRAA
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Tender Details

Tender are invited for DoD Kidney Cancer, Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators - Dean Leadership Award

CFDA Number : 12.420 -- Military Medical Research and Development

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement : No

Estimated Total Program Funding : $1, 000, 000

Closing Date for Applications: Oct 01, 2019

Posted Date : Jun 18, 2019

Description: The KCRP Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators Award mechanisms, which are being offered for the first time in FY19, support a unique, interactive virtual academy providing intensive mentoring, national networking, collaborations, and a peer group for junior faculty. The overarching goal of the Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators (AKCI) is to develop successful, highly productive kidney cancer researchers in a collaborative research and career development environment. The AKCI is a virtual career development and research training platform that will consist of four Early-Career Investigator (ECI)/Designated Mentor pairs from different institutions, and one Academy Dean. The Academy Dean`s role will be to assure the growth and professional development of the ECIs in collaboration with their Designated Mentors, and facilitate communication and collaboration among all of the Academy members. The Academy Dean must be an independent, established kidney cancer researcher, as evidenced by cancer research funding, publication record, and significant accomplishments within the field of cancer. The Academy Dean must demonstrate a strong record of mentoring and training junior investigators, a commitment to leadership, and the ability to objectively assess the research progress of all of the ECIs in the AKCI. Responsibilities of the Academy Dean include, but are not limited to, the following: • Act as a resource for all ECIs and Designated Mentors in the Academy over the 5-year period of performance. • Facilitate communication and collaboration among all of the ECIs and Designated Mentors (including periodic interactive communication among all Academy members). • Develop assessment criteria to evaluate the research progress made by all of the ECIs, as well as their career progression and sustainment as independent investigators in kidney cancer research. • Provide constructive critiques with the goal of advancing the research and professional careers of the ECIs and strengthening the mentorship of the Designated Mentors. • Provide avenues to increase the visibility of ECIs within the kidney cancer research and advocacy communities (e.g., peer review, conferences, editorial boards). • Support the professional development, to include laboratory management skills, of the ECIs into leading researchers through invited presentations by experts outside of the AKCI. • Plan and host a biennial multi-day workshop for all ECI/Designated Mentor pairs to present the...

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