Does the process of creating new drugs, testing them from a vial to a human being keep you up at night too? If yes, this is your chance of finding out how.
We are excited to announce the OncoDiscovery Award – OncoDaily’s new short-term funding opportunity for early career medical oncologists with interest in drug discovery and early drug development who are seeking broader exposure to the scientific environment and mentorship from experts in the field.
Supported by Agenus, OncoDiscovery Award includes a merit-based short-term funding will be awarded to 10 exceptional young medical oncologists to spend a week at the Agenus Headquarters as a part of the fellowship program. More than a financial award, it is a career-shaping opportunity to gain first-hand exposure to how oncology discoveries are translated into therapeutic innovation. The winners will become members of OncoDaily’s Community Networks and become involved with its scientific, media and community-building activities.
What to expect from OncoDiscovery?
- Direct exposure to the oncology drug discovery pipeline, from target identification to translational strategy and early development
- Meetings with Agenus scientists, translational researchers, and drug development leaders
- Mentorship and career guidance from experts working at the interface of science and therapeutic innovation
- A certificate or formal recognition of the observer status from OncoDaily and Agenus
- Featured spotlight coverage on OncoDaily, such as a profile interview, article and post announcing the winner, their experience and a featured profile in the OncoDaily’s Oncologist Network
- Networking opportunities with leaders in immuno-oncology, translational research, and biotech
- Insight into industry-academia collaboration, including how discoveries move toward clinical application
- Opportunity to present a short reflection or summary of lessons learned to the wider oncology community
- Priority consideration for future OncoDaily innovation initiatives, advisory groups, publications or young leader activities, including involvement with OncoDaily community networks and OncoDaily Hubs
The funding will cover the costs of travel and one week stay at Agenus with an additional steepened for out-of-pocket costs.
Who can apply?
Applicants must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Be an early career medical oncologist with interest in drug discovery, early drug development, or translational research. Community medical oncologists are welcome to apply too.
- Be a medical oncology fellow with interest in drug discovery, early drug development, or translational research. No prior experience is required in this field.
Applicants should meet all of the following criteria:
- Be affiliated with a recognized academic, clinical (public or private), or research institution
- Be able to communicate professionally in English
- Be eligible and available to travel to Boston and spend one week at Agenus headquarters during the program period
- Have no visa or travel restrictions that would prevent participation
The winners will be announced during Young Oncologists Forum (by OncoDaily) in July. More details about the forum will be announced soon.
Please prepare the following documents for the application:
1. Curriculum Vitae (max 5 pages, including current positions; education relevant to specialty and medical degree training, other postgraduate degrees; relevant certifications, awards and grants; full list of publications; extracurricular activities, contact email address, social media links).
2. Copy of Medical Degree and subspecialty training certification
3. Two supporting letters
4. One-to-two-page motivation letter