Affiliate Scholars
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center Affiliate Scholar membership is open to all UC Davis, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scholars who have a focused interest in cancer and/or related disciplines. Membership is also open to non-UC Davis scholars (K-12 through graduate level) who are interested in cancer and/or related disciplines.
Cancer center is committed to the inclusion of scholars who reflect the diversity of its catchment area, the state, and the nation. Individuals from underserved and marginalized communities, with disabilities, or who self-identify as members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply for the Affiliate Scholar program.
Criteria
Affiliates at this level must be sponsored by a Cancer Center faculty member or have their application reviewed and approved by the Cancer Center’s Office of Education, Training, and Career Development Leadership and reviewed annually.
Scholars must meet one of two eligibility categories to be accepted for membership. Exceptions are considered on a case-by-case basis:
Category 1
Scholar is enrolled or employed with UC Davis or Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory below the faculty level and is engaged or interested in cancer focused research, clinical care, and/or community engagement and outreach. Examples include postdoctoral scholars, fellows, graduate students, undergraduates, and staff research associates in Cancer Center member laboratories.
Category 2
Scholar is enrolled or employed with UC Davis or Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory below the faculty level and is engaged or interested in cancer focused research, clinical care, and/or community engagement and outreach. Examples include postdoctoral scholars, fellows, graduate students, undergraduates, and staff research associates in Cancer Center member laboratories.
Affiliates at this level must be sponsored by a Cancer Center faculty member or have their application reviewed and approved by the Cancer Center’s Office of Education, Training, and Career Development Leadership and reviewed annually.
- Demonstrate a commitment to Cancer Center activities, including but not limited to completion of a Cancer Center workshop or program, attendance at Cancer Center sponsored activities and/or symposia (e.g., the Distinguished Speakers in Oncology, Ralph de Vere White Symposium for Early-Stage Investigators in Cancer, Annual Cancer Research Symposium), engagement in mentored research activities, internships, community outreach, and/or fundraising for cancer research.
- Respond as needed to requests from the Office of Education, Training, and Career Development for information about scholarly pursuits, activities, and accomplishments
- Acknowledge use of Cancer Center facilities, Shared Resources, space, or assistance from the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) awarded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI P30CA093373) in all publications.
- Share career and educational achievements with the Office of Education, Training, and Career Development.
- Acknowledge, value, and practice the UC Davis Principles of Community that aims to create an inclusive and intellectually vibrant community.
- Eligibility to apply for Cancer Center training scholarships
- Eligibility for Cancer Center Scholar Travel Award
- Participation in the Translational Research Matchmaking Program
- Access to Community Outreach and Engagement office hours
- Priority selection for presentations at the "Spotlight on Early Career Investigators"
- Priority selection for sponsored workshop participation
- Access to the Scholars' listserv for workshops, funding, and job opportunities
- Ability to include UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center affiliation on your resume and CV
Step 2
Applications are reviewed monthly on the first business day
Step 3
Applicants will be notified via email regarding the outcome of their application review
Affiliate Scholar Review and Renewal Process
- Affiliate Scholar is reviewed every two years based on eligibility criteria.
- During the National Cancer Institute designation renewal preparation, Affiliate Scholar status is reviewed for reappointment.
- Affiliate Scholar status may be changed or dismissed based on the review.
- Relocating Affiliate Scholars' status ends at relocation, but a one-year grace period allows review of UC Davis research publications.