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Nomination Guide

The Submission

  1. Nominees should submit a resume that focuses on the criteria listed below and work and education. Nominees should follow the Resume Format. A nominee need not qualify under all criteria to be considered for a Survivor Reviewer.

  2. Nominees should also submit a letter of recommendation from an advocacy group, physician or professional contact. This letter should convey the person's experiences and qualifications as they relate to the selection criteria.

  3. Completed nomination packages should be submitted to the CRP via

Fax:

(916) 324-9320

E-mail:

crp@dhs.ca.gov

Mail:

California Cancer Research Program
611 North 7th Street, Suite B
Sacramento, CA 95814-0208

The Criteria

  1. Not a resident of the State of California

  2. Personal experience with cancer, as a cancer patient or as a supporter of a cancer patient (for example: spouse, partner, parent, sibling, offspring, grandparent or care giver);

  3. Experience in cancer advocacy;

  4. Ability to communicate the perspectives of cancer patients;

  5. Ability to represent the interests of patients;

  6. Ability to identify issues that are important to cancer patients;

  7. Sufficient knowledge about cancer research studies, and/or personal experience as a participant in cancer research studies, to enable effective discussion during the scientific Merit Review process;

  8. Optional: CRP is committed to recruiting a diverse population of Survivor Reviewers and encourages people from all races/ethnicities to apply.




California Cancer Research Program
(916) 449-5550
E-mail crp@dhs.ca.gov

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