Graduate Survivorship Fellows Program

The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) Survivorship Fellows Program provides an opportunity to learn about and become involved in cancer survivorship and LAF programs.  Fellows will gain experience working in the cancer community and learning about the issues at the forefront of cancer survivorship.  LAF Fellows will work in the survivorship department to improve current programs and develop new initiatives in the foundation's four programmatic areas: advocacy, education, public health, and research. Specific project assignments will depend on the Fellow's education and interests.

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Number of positions
One graduate fellowship is available from May 2006 - June 2007.  (One undergraduate fellowship is also available each year.)  

Description
The graduate fellowship provides a yearlong introduction to LAF programs and the cancer community.  Fellows have the opportunity to:

• Work with advocacy, education, public health, and research staff
• Work on individual projects tailored to their interests
• Represent LAF at partnership events or meetings
• Attend at least one professional meeting or conference

Examples of projects for Fellows with a graduate degree:

• Work with public health staff to create a training program for community survivorship advocates
• Analyze effectiveness of programs that the LAF funds through the Community and Research Programs
• Develop a plan for outreach to underserved and rural populations
• Create a continuing survivorship education class for oncologists

Requirements
Participants must meet the following criteria:

• Recent graduate (within past two years) with Master's or other advanced degree
• Be a cancer survivor or survivor advocate
• Interested in a career in healthcare, public health, health advocacy, or a related field
• Extremely motivated to help the cancer community
• Have good oral communication and writing skills

Compensation
LAF Fellows are salaried positions with full benefits.  Salary is based on the level of education and experience.

How to apply
The deadline for graduate applicants to submit applications for the Survivorship Fellows Program is March 15, 2006.  For additional information, contact Daniela del Castillo, Associate Director of Volunteer Services at (512) 236-8820 or daniela.delcastillo@laf.org.

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