The SWOG Leadership and Project Development Course was previously known as the Early Stage/Young Investigator Training Course.
SWOG is committed to supporting investigators in their clinical research careers through mentorship, professional development, and research support. Established in 1999, the SWOG Leadership and Project Development Course (LeaP) is the hallmark program for researchers development new projects within SWOG.
The SWOG Leadership and Project Development Course gives investigators the opportunity to work one-on-one with SWOG’s most experienced leaders to develop a rigorous, relevant, and feasible SWOG trial concept to launch within the NCI’s National Clinical Trials Network.
The course involves intensive mentorship and an online course and culminates in a three-day workshop with SWOG leaders. The course plays a central role in fostering new leadership and ensuring the longevity and legacy of SWOG’s cancer research program.
Participants are expected to have previous experience within SWOG or make a future commitment to do so. 4 to 6 investigators are selected each year. In the past, these attendees have taken on leadership roles and have gone on to launch dozens of SWOG trials.
All costs for the workshop including travel, meals, lodging, materials, and the workshop itself will be free of charge to the selected investigators and their institutions.
Key Dates
- Deadline to apply: June 1
- Course dates: September 16-18 (tentative)
We encourage investigators to take advantage of all opportunities for engagement with the group, as outlined in this post:
The Front Line: How Young Investigators Can Join SWOG’s Work