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Through funded research projects, training, and community outreach, the UMass Boston — Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center Partnership aims to:

Improve opportunities for under-represented minority students, fellows, and scientists in basic and population science
Develop resources toward closing the cancer health disparities gap

Training

We offer training and professional development experiences for undergraduates, graduates, postbaccalaureates, and nursing postdocs interested in cancer and cancer disparities research.

Opportunities for students and postdocs

Research

We offer research funding opportunities for UMB and DF/HCC faculty to collaborate on innovative cancer and cancer disparities research that spans the sciences.

Opportunities for researchers

Community

We work with community partners to build capacity for using evidence-based programs and strategies for health promotion.

Opportunities for communities and faith organizations

Announcements

Summer Research Programs - Applications Open

Applications are being accepted for several research training opportunities offered by the Partnership’s Cores.

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Request for Applications

The Partnership is now accepting pilot project applications! Letters of intent are due by March 31, 2023.

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Lubin Family Foundation Scholar Award

Researchers who hold an MD or MD/PhD working at Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center and affiliated institutions, including UMass Boston, are eligible to apply. Apply by May 5, 2023.

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