AACR 2021 Virtual Professional Development Forum Topics

The AACR continues to develop programs and activities to address the professional advancement needs of early-career members. The association is excited to announce a new Virtual Professional Development Forum Series that will launch in 2021. Participation in the Virtual Professional Development Forum is an exclusive Associate member benefit. Your input is needed to help shape the series by identifying topics that are of most interest and value to you as early-career researchers.

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* 1. Please rank which types of events do you prefer the most? Please rank with 1 being the most important, 4 being the least.

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* 2. Please rank which professional development topic would you be most excited about? Please rank with 1 being the most important, 5 being the least.

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* 3. What type of research/funding topics would benefit you most in this stage of your training? Please elect all that apply.

Research progress during COVID

Funding opportunities for unexpected research delays/challenges

Funding opportunities and resources (AACR, NIH, other)

Preparing effective grant applications

Conducting international research

Other (please specify)

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* 4. In what area(s) do you have the most questions in relation to navigating the virtual job search? Please select all that apply.

Giving your best professional impression

Building collaborative relationships

E-Networking

Finding job opportunities

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What types of career-related topics would you be interested in? Please select all that apply.

Building a successful research lab

Stories from rising stars and established career researchers

Distinguishing yourself from your mentor

Career transitions

Different types of cancer careers (academia, industry, government)

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Which particular publishing topics would interest you? Please select all that apply.

Manuscript peer review training

Overview of the editorial process (from manuscript submission through the publication of the journal)

Scientific writing best practices

Advancing from poster to paper

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What areas do you think requires the most attention to improve scientific communication? Please select all that apply.

Presentation styles for various audiences (scientists, policymakers, funders, others)

Good Practices in Social Media

Oral presentation skills

Other (please specify)

AACR 2021 Virtual Professional Development Forum Topics

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* 1. Please rank which types of events do you prefer the most? Please rank with 1 being the most important, 4 being the least.

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* 2. Please rank which professional development topic would you be most excited about? Please rank with 1 being the most important, 5 being the least.

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* 3. What type of research/funding topics would benefit you most in this stage of your training? Please elect all that apply.

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* 4. In what area(s) do you have the most questions in relation to navigating the virtual job search? Please select all that apply.

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* 5. What types of career-related topics would you be interested in? Please select all that apply.

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* 6. Which particular publishing topics would interest you? Please select all that apply.

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* 7. What areas do you think requires the most attention to improve scientific communication? Please select all that apply.

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* 8. Please rank which area of patient advocacy interests you? Please rank with 1 being the most important, 4 being the least.