Research Fellowship Application
I. Mission and Purpose
The mission of the Lung Cancer Initiative of North Carolina (LCI) is to decrease deaths and provide
support to those affected by lung cancer through research, awareness, education and access programs
across North Carolina.
Research Program Purpose: To further the development of local lung cancer care and research programs
across the state of N.C. Also, by funding research activities of fellows and young investigators we will
help to jump start their careers and encourage their continuing involvement in the field of lung cancer.
II. General Information
The Lung Cancer Initiative fellowship is provided for students who wish to pursue a career in lung cancer
research, diagnosis, treatment and/or care.
LCI fellowships are granted for one year. The stipend is $25,000 per year. Any questions regarding the
submission process should be emailed to Jenni Danai at jdanai@lungcancerinitiativenc.org.
Please include a current CV along with a brief memo of support from your project mentor with your
application.
III. Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must be:
1. A researcher affiliated with one of these four medical institutions: Duke University, University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Wake Forest University or East Carolina University.
2. Conducting graduate level research or have completed their fellowship no more than three years
ago.
3. Committed to pursuing a career in lung cancer.
IV. Timeline
Applications Due
March 27, 2015
Notification of Decision
April 30, 2015
Fellowship grant awarded
July 1, 2015
V. Post-Award Requirements
Applicants will be required to submit brief progress reports and present at a Lung Cancer Initiative
meeting within one year of project completion.
Research Fellowship Application
Please answer the following questions. Do not exceed 2 pages total (including this page) for your
response.
Applicant name:
Position:
Institution:
Project title:
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Name of mentor and relationship (please include a brief memo of support from this person):
Project Summary:
Budget Overview (indirect costs cannot exceed 8% of the total budget; travel to professional meetings is
an allowed expense):
Explain what this fellowship project will achieve and your plans for publication, poster, etc.:
Describe your career path and your commitment to lung cancer: