[Hope Foundation](https://thehopefoundation.org)

May 1, 2026 (Application deadline)

Covers travel, 1 week of housing/living expenses in Seattle (up to $750 for living expenses), and travel to two SWOG meetings; no direct salary or project funds.

Residency award supporting excellence in biostatistics for cancer clinical trials through a customizable mentorship and collaboration program.

--- ## Description The award recognizes and encourages excellence in statistical methodology and its application to cancer clinical and translational trials. It offers recipients a unique, customizable in-person residency of up to one week with statistical faculty and data management staff at a leading, publicly funded, national multi-center clinical trials organization—primarily the SWOG Statistics and Data Management Center (SDMC) and Cancer Research And Biostatistics (CRAB). Awardees will present research concepts or projects utilizing SWOG data and expertise, focusing on statistical methodology, application to cancer clinical trials, or translational research. The program fosters interactive mentorship, collaboration, and professional development, including opportunities to network with leaders in biostatistics and cancer research. --- ## Due Dates - May 1, 2026: Application deadline If the deadline falls on a weekend or federal holiday, it is extended through 5pm ET the earliest business day thereafter. --- ## Funding Amount - The award covers: - Travel to Seattle, WA, in accordance with the Foundation's travel policy - One week of housing and living expenses in Seattle (living expenses capped at $750; exceptions for accessibility/medical needs may apply) - Funding for travel to two SWOG Cancer Research Network meetings in the year following the residency - All funding is administered by the Foundation on behalf of the grantee, except for the living expenses stipend - No direct salary or project research funds are provided --- ## Eligibility - Early to mid-career researchers (Assistant to Associate Professor or equivalent) are targeted, but others may be considered - Applicants must have a PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, or a comparable quantitative field; exceptional MD/MPH candidates or those with quantitative backgrounds shifting to this area are also encouraged - Must have time to devote to the residency, including written permission for leave from their home institution, if applicable - Candidates need not be US citizens or residents --- ## Application Process Applicants must submit the following via the [Hope Foundation website](https://thehopefoundation.org/funding-opportunities/the-john-crowley-phd-award/) by the posted deadline: - Cover letter/personal statement - Description of research concept or project (utilizing SWOG data/resources/expertise) - Letter of recommendation - Curriculum vitae (CV) All application materials should be compiled as a single PDF (max file size: 50 MB). --- ## Additional Information - The residency is customizable by the awardee and provides direct mentorship from leading statistical faculty and data managers. - Example projects include statistical methods research, cross-study analyses using SWOG data, interventions (e.g., smoking cessation), provider surveys, or chart reviews for prognostic factors. - Awardees are expected to present their research concept or project and are encouraged to use SWOG data and expertise. --- ## External Links - [Program page and application instructions](https://thehopefoundation.org/funding-opportunities/the-john-crowley-phd-award/) - [Detailed program description (PDF)](https://thehopefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Crowley-Award-Description-2025.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |--------------|---------| | General Inquiries | [Hope Foundation Contact Page](https://thehopefoundation.org/contact/) | | Phone | (734) 492-0277 | ---

The John Crowley, PhD Award

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