All Cancer Prevention Fellows are required to attend the NCI Summer Curriculum in Cancer Prevention during their first full summer at NCI. The curriculum has two courses, which are also open to the general scientific community worldwide.
Principles & Practice of Cancer Prevention & Control Course
Dates: July 8 - August 2, 2019
Participants in this four-week summer course will gain a broad-based perspective on concepts, issues, and applications related to this field.
Molecular Prevention Course
Dates: August 5 - August 9, 2019
This one-week course follows the Principles and Practice of Cancer Prevention and Control course. It provides a strong background about molecular biology and genetics of cancer, and an overview of cutting-edge research and techniques.
Now Accepting Summer Curriculum Applications
The CPFP is now accepting applications for the 2019 Summer Curriculum.
The deadline for all applications is 11:59 pm, U.S. Eastern Standard Time on February 1, 2019.
For more information about completing a Summer Curriculum application, please see How to Apply.
There is NO COST to attend either course.
Faculty
NCI Summer Curriculum in Cancer Prevention faculty consists of approximately 85 leading scientists at NCI, NIH, other government agencies, universities, cancer centers, and public and private organizations throughout the United States. The courses are designed to provide an interactive training experience to allow participants to develop a thorough knowledge about cancer prevention and control.
NCI Center for Global Health (CGH) Spotlight Blog
NCI Summer Curriculum: Strengthening Global Cancer Research Capacity
Every year, the Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program (CPFP) hosts the NCI Summer Curriculum featuring two courses: The Principles and Practice of Cancer Prevention and Control and the Molecular Prevention Course. The program provides a multidisciplinary overview of the principles and practices of cancer prevention and control from both the public health and the basic biology perspectives.
Summer Curriculum Resource Guide
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Questions frequently asked about the Summer Curriculum application, cost, dates, and location.