Fellowship Q&A
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 form and where should I submit?
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- There is no application form and applicants are required a candidate statement describing your interest in the program, a current CV, and one letter of reference.
- Click here to apply.
3. What is the last date of submission and when will I know if I am selected?
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- September 30, 2023 is the last date. Review of applications will start on October 1, 2023.
- Selected Fellows will be notified by the end of November, 2023.
4. When will the fellowship start and when does it end?
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- The fellowship will begin in January. Fellowship consists of 6 sessions of 3 hour duration each spread over 8-10 months.
5. 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 6 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.
6. Whom should I contact if I have further questions?
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- Office of the Executive Director, edoffice@amstat.org