Are the incumbents given an advantage over new applicants?
We are extremely proud of the fine work produced by the Centers. Since they were funded, the science of cancer communication has progressed and the present announcement reflects this as well as an emphasis recommended by our Board of Scientific Advisors. Therefore, the applications from new researchers will be given the same consideration as those from the incumbents. Q: Do the PI and senior investigators have to have degrees in communication? A: We emphasize throughout the announcement the importance of interdisciplinary research. We hope, therefore, that the applicants will represent a range of disciplines and backgrounds for consideration. Q: Are the examples of research given in the announcement either recommendations or suggestions? A: They are neither. Because clinical application is a new emphasis, we wanted to give concrete examples of the type of research that researchers might be doing or want to do. Q: There are suggested page numbers. How firm are these suggestions? A: The
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