Remarkable Mentor in Oncology Award

Overview

The Remarkable Mentor in Oncology Award of the ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group (ECOG-ACRIN) is a professional honor that recognizes an ECOG-ACRIN member who has shown sustained commitment to developing the careers of early- and mid-career investigators in cancer medicine and within the Group. The award is one of ECOG-ACRIN's highest distinctions.

Award Nomination, Selection, and Recognition

Members of the ECOG-ACRIN Executive Committee, Principal Investigator Committee, and Task Force on Career Advancement are eligible to submit nominations. The Group Co-Chairs of ECOG-ACRIN announce the award recipient at the General Session of the Spring ECOG-ACRIN Group Meeting. As part of the honor, the recipient is invited to discuss their career and reflections on mentoring at the following Fall Group Meeting.

The Task Force on Career Advancement initiated this award in early 2023.

Eligibility

To be considered for this award, an investigator must meet all of the following criteria:

Has a history of involvement in ECOG-ACRIN scientific or administrative activities
Has a history of involvement in the broader scientific community
Has effectively mentored investigators in cancer medicine and within the Group

Nomination Instructions

Nominations must be submitted via email during the open call for submission (early February). Please follow the instructions below.

Prepare a letter of support that describes the nominee's contributions that make them eligible for the award (see above)
Optional -- Collect up to two additional letters of support from other investigators in the scientific community
Submit one email that contains the letter(s) of support along with the nominee's curriculum vitae
If you do not receive a confirmation email within two business days, contact the program administrator for assistance

Questions?

Jackie Madonna
Program Administrator
ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group
Phone: 215.789.3861
Email