Career Enhancement Program
The Career Enhancement Program (CEP) supports early-career investigators focused on translational breast cancer research by providing funding, mentorship, and integration into the SPORE program. CEP helps grow the field’s talent pool and develop future research leaders. Projects may evolve into full SPORE Projects within the HCC SPORE in Breast Cancer.
CEP uses a transparent, peer-reviewed selection process, evaluating applicants based on leadership potential, scientific quality, and mentoring plans. The DRP/CEP Selection Committee, which includes SPORE investigators, HCC faculty, and patient advocates, makes funding recommendations. Broad calls for proposals are made to attract a competitive pool from across HCC and its affiliates, with a focus on supporting early-career investigators.
The CEP aims to:
- fund and mentor emerging translational researchers;
- build the next generation of leaders in breast cancer research;
- promote a strong mentoring culture; and
- generate preliminary data for future grants or SPORE projects.
CEP-supported research has led to high-impact publications, new grants, clinical trials, and career advancement.
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