Affiliate Scholar | UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center

Criteria

Scholar is a UC Davis or Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory student or employee in a non-faculty role (examples include postdoctoral scholars, fellows, graduate students, undergraduates, and staff research associates) and is engaged in cancer- focused research, clinical care, and/or community engagement and outreach under the guidance of a cancer center member. Click here to verify if your mentor is a Cancer Center Member.

Individuals in this category are automatically granted affiliate status (no application needed). Affiliation is reviewed every two years.

Not sure if you are on our affiliate scholar list – submit your information here 

Privileges/Benefits

• Eligibility to apply for internships in cancer research
• Eligibility to apply for Cancer Center training scholarships
• Eligibility for Cancer Center Scholar Travel Award 
• Access to Community Outreach and Engagement office hours 
• Priority selection for presentations at the "Ralph de Vere White Symposium for Early Stage Investigators in Cancer"   
• 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

Criteria

Scholar is a UC Davis or Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory student or employee in a non-faculty role (examples include postdoctoral scholars, fellows, graduate students, undergraduates, and staff research associates) and is engaged in cancer- focused research.

Individuals in this category are automatically granted affiliate status (no application needed). Affiliation is reviewed every two years.

Not sure if you are on our affiliate scholar list – submit your information here 

Privileges/Benefits

• Eligibility to apply for internships in cancer research
• Eligibility to apply for Cancer Center training scholarships
• Eligibility for Cancer Center Scholar Travel Award (Insert Link to new page)
• Access to Community Outreach and Engagement office hours 
• Priority selection for presentations at the "Ralph de Vere White Symposium for Early Stage Investigators in Cancer"   
• 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

Criteria

Scholar is a UC Davis or Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory student or employee in a non-faculty role and is 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. Interested individuals can apply for affiliate status (see below). Affiliation is reviewed every two years.

Eligibility 

Scholars must meet two eligibility categories to be accepted. Exceptions are considered on a case-by-case basis.

• Scholar is enrolled or employed with UC Davis or Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in a non-faculty role
• Interested in cancer- focused research, clinical care, and/or community engagement and outreach

Privileges/Benefits

• Eligibility to apply for internships in cancer research
• Eligibility to apply for Cancer Center training scholarships
• Eligibility for Cancer Center Scholar Travel Award 
• Access to Community Outreach and Engagement office hours 
• Priority selection for presentations at the "Ralph de Vere White Symposium for Early Stage Investigators in Cancer"   
• 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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a commitment to Cancer Center activities, including but not limited to annual 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.
• 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 Workforce Development.
• Acknowledge, value, and practice the UC Davis Principles of Community that aim to create an inclusive and intellectually vibrant community.

Application Process

1. Step 1: Complete the application form
2. Step 2: Applications are reviewed monthly on the first business day.
3. Step 3: Applicants will be notified via email regarding the outcome of their application review.

Review

• Affiliate Scholar status is reviewed every two years.
• 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.