Candidate Name
ALBERTA CANCER FOUNDATION
SARTORE MULTIDISCIPLINARY SUMMER STUDENTSHIP AWARDS
GUIDELINES & APPLICATION
SUBMISSION DEADLINE DATE: MARCH 31, 2012
DO NOT INCLUDE PAGES 1 & 2 WITH YOUR APPLICATION
The Alberta Cancer Foundation is pleased to offer the 2012 Sartore Multidisciplinary Summer Studentship
Award competition for exceptional senior students of any health care discipline interested in palliative and
supportive care in oncology.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Please reference the Alberta Cancer Foundation Terms and Conditions for Research Grants and Awards
document for complete terms and conditions for all Alberta Cancer Foundation grants and awards.
FUNDING CRITERIA
1. The competition is limited to senior students who are currently registered in a training program in a medical or
health related field and who have completed at least one clinical placement.
2. The term of the award is 6 weeks full time over the summer period (June – August 2012) with some flexibility
as to specific dates.
3. The award provides stipend support in the amount of $2,600 for the 6 week period. Stipend payments are
made through the research services/finance offices of an Alberta University.
4. Successful candidates will be based at the Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton.
PROGRAM DETAILS
The Sartore Multidisciplinary Summer Studentship Award supports a six week elective clinical placement during
the summer 2012. The Studentship will appeal to senior students with a keen interest in supportive care, patients
and families affected by cancer, and inter-professional practice.
Once selected, the two successful students will be based at the Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton but will
participate in a broad range of experiences, including an introduction to community- and home-based care,
multidisciplinary team practice and weekly discussion groups, within the context of the cancer journey from
diagnosis to palliative care. Students will complete an exploratory investigation or research project, and at the
completion of their placement, will make a presentation based on their experiences. Stipend support will be
provided.
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PROGRAM GOALS
1. To provide a broad introduction to the role of supportive care in Oncology, and by extension, how important
supportive care is for patients and family members.
2. To provide a humane understanding of the problems encountered by patients and their families following a
diagnosis of cancer.
3. To provide practice in skills of use to students in all disciplines and specialties, such as compassionate,
empathetic listening and inter-professional communication.
4. To provide an understanding of and experience with multidisciplinary team practice, its advantages and
challenges, and the roles and responsibilities of other team members.
5. The completion of an exploratory investigation or research project and an end-of-rotation presentation.
REVIEW CRITERIA
Applications for the Sartore Multidisciplinary Summer Studentship Award will be reviewed by a
multidisciplinary Award Committee using the following criteria:
1. Candidate’s Performance and Experience: Your academic performance as outlined in your cover letter
and letter of reference from a member of your faculty outlining your strengths and relevant experiences.
2. Candidate’s Interest: Your interest in the program and its relevance to the intent of the award as
described in a one-page cover letter.
SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
Please use the following checklist to assist you in submitting a complete application. Incomplete applications
will be deemed ineligible.
Application:
Section A
Section B
Section C
Applicant’s information
Cover Letter
Reference Letter - to be sent separately by email
The complete document to be submitted by the Competition deadline: March 31, 2012. Submissions will be
accepted until 4:00 pm.
Please submit 1 single-sided original hardcopy to:
Alberta Cancer Foundation
Holy Cross Site
2210 2 St SW
Calgary, AB T2S 3C3
Phone: 403 476 2423
Email: grantsandawards@albertacancerfoundation.ca
If you have any questions, please email grantsandawards@albertacancerfoundation.ca or call 403 476 2423.
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DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2012
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Competition #:
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ALBERTA CANCER FOUNDATION
SARTORE MULTIDISCIPLINARY SUMMER STUDENTSHIP AWARD FUNDING APPLICATION –
SECTION A - CANDIDATE DETAILS
Title:
Dr. Mr. Mrs./Ms.
Prof. Address:
Street
Telephone:
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Ext:
Surname:
First Name:
City:
Prov./State:
Email:
Middle Initial:
Country:
Postal Code/Zip:
Discipline:
Current Year of Training:
Duration of Training
Program:
Requested Dates (must be
consecutive 6 week period)
Signatures: The undersigned agrees to, and accepts, the terms and conditions governing Alberta Cancer
Foundation grants and awards as outlined in the Alberta Cancer Foundation Guidelines for Research Grants and
Awards located at www.albertacancer.ca.
Candidate Signature:
Printed Name:
Date: (dd/mm/yy)
SECTION B – COVER LETTER
Describe your interest in the program. Your cover letter can be up to a maximum of one page in length.
(Formatting: Margins must be no less than .75 inches. Text must be single spaced, 11 point, Times New Roman
font not italics. Page reduction is not allowed.)
SECTION C – REFERENCE LETTER
One letter of reference from current faculty member is required. A scanned copy from your referee can be
e-mailed directly to grantsandawards@albertacancerfoundation.ca or may be mailed from your referee directly
to Alberta Cancer Foundation, Holy Cross Site, 2210 2 St SW, Calgary, AB T2S 3C3.