1. Who are eligible to apply for the FDA-OCE-ASA Oncology Fellowship?
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- The program is open to PhD students in biostatistics or statistics programs who have passed their program’s qualifying examinations or to current post-doctoral fellows in biostatistics or statistics with a specific interest in oncology drug development.
- Fellows must be members of the ASA.
- Participants should have completed coursework in clinical trials design and in survival analysis.
2. Is there an application and where should I submit it?
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- The application requires a candidate statement describing your interest in the program, a current CV, and one letter of reference.
- Folllow this link to apply and submit your materials.
3. How many fellows will be selected?
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- There will be 20 fellows in the cohort.
4. What is the last date of submission and when will I know if I am selected?
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- Review of applications will start on August 15, 2024, and will continue until the cohort is selected.
- Selected Fellows will be notified by September 28, 2024.
5. When will the fellowship start and when does it end?
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- The fellowship will begin in October 2024 and will end in May 2025.
- The fellowship consists of 8 sessions of 3 hour duration each spread over 8 months.
6. What is expected of the selected fellows?
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- This is a virtual fellowship program. All selected fellows are expected to attend all the 8 sessions and required to actively participate.
- Complete homework assignments (reading documents or watching videos) prior to each session; homework assignments will be communicated via email to the selected fellows 3 weeks in advance of the upcoming session.
7. Whom should I contact if I have further questions?
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- Office of the Executive Director, edoffice@amstat.org