Leadership and Project Development Course
The Leadership and Project Development Course from the Hope Foundation trains SWOG investigators to develop innovative cancer clinical trial concepts through mentorship and an intensive workshop.
Funder: Hope Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: 4–6 awardees per year; all workshop costs (travel, lodging, meals, materials) fully covered for selected investigators
Summary: Supports SWOG Cancer Research Network investigators in developing new clinical trial concepts through intensive mentorship and a culminating workshop.
Key Information: Only SWOG members or those committed to future SWOG involvement are eligible.
Description
The Leadership and Project Development Course, funded by the Hope Foundation, is designed to nurture the next generation of SWOG Cancer Research Network investigators. The program offers intensive mentorship from experienced SWOG leaders, combining an online curriculum with a three-day in-person workshop. Participants receive one-on-one guidance to develop rigorous, relevant clinical trial concepts, with the goal of launching new trials within the National Clinical Trials Network. The course is a cornerstone for building leadership and sustaining innovation within SWOG’s cancer research community.
