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PSC GENERAL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION 2026

PROTOCOL SUPPORT COMMITTEE (PSC) GENERAL MEMBERSHIP SUBCOMMITTEE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

PSC General Membership Overview
Thank you for your interest in joining a Protocol Support Committee! All applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for membership:
  1. The completed application form,
  2. NIH bio sketch or CV,
  3. A brief cover letter stating which subcommittee(s) you are interested in and the reasons why you wish to join,
  4. A letter of support from the Institutional Corresponding Principal Investigator (PI) (or supporting physician) that includes support of your time, effort and travel to the Semi-Annual NRG Oncology Meetings.
  5. Recommend one year experience with NRG Oncology.
The deadline for submission of the application is Thursday, October 1, 2026, Midnight ET.

The Protocol Support Committee (PSC) Core Members review the applications along with accrual rate, delinquency rate, and audit status of the institution with which the applicant is affiliated. These criteria, along with consideration for the representative make-up of the subcommittee in terms of geographic location and type of institution as well as NRG Oncology membership experience will be used to select members.

Appointments will be announced by Friday, November 20, 2026.

PSC General Membership Overview

The PSC currently supports 6 Subcommittees to complete its goals and objectives: clinical research associate (CRA), clinical trials nurse (CTN), education and training, mentorship, protocol review, and quality control & communication. These Subcommittees are led by PSC Core members. Below is a brief description of the subcommittees, and examples of members’ roles and responsibilities:
  • Clinical Research Associate (CRA) Subcommittee: This subcommittee is an advisory/working subcommittee to help facilitate the goals of the PSC. Examples of activities the subcommittee work on:
    • Provide Clinical Research Associate perspectives and operational feedback during protocol development and review to enhance trial feasibility, efficiency, and patient-centeredness.
    • Promote best practices that ensure consistent, high-quality patient care and clinical trial execution across participating NRG Oncology member institutions.
    • Identify opportunities to improve the patient experience and reduce barriers to participation while maintaining protocol integrity and compliance.
    • Evaluate and address operational challenges that impact patient enrollment and retention and recommend strategies to support successful accrual.
    • Identify and address issues affecting the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and quality of clinical trial data collection and reporting.
    • Support adherence to protocol requirements, regulatory standards, and institutional policies at both the patient and site levels.
    • Serve as a forum for recognizing, discussing, and recommending solutions to CRA-related challenges that affect clinical trial operations.
    • Promote effective communication between NRG Oncology CRAs, other NRG Oncology PSC subcommittees, and NRG Oncology leadership.
    • Provide educational opportunities, resources, and mentorship to enhance the knowledge, skills, and professional growth of NRG Oncology CRAs.
    • Drive research excellence, process improvement, leadership and innovation through the encouragement and education of NRG Oncology CRAs.
    • Develop educational tools and resources for NRG Oncology/CTSU CLASS.
    • Conceptualize and present relevant topics for NRG Oncology PSC “Discuss With Us" sessions.
  • Clinical Trials Nurse (CTN) Subcommittee: This subcommittee is a nurse advisory/working subcommittee to help facilitate the goals of the PSC. Examples of activities the subcommittee work on:
    • Provide clinical trial nursing input to protocol development and implementation.
    • Review selected protocols for clinically relevant nursing matters.
    • Identify patient care issues that impact protocols and patient compliance.
    • Identify nursing issues related to symptom management and therapy administration.
    • Delivering ongoing clinical oversight.
    • Coordinate and deliver educational programs in collaboration with other PSC subcommittees.
    • Provide mentorship to NRG Oncology members.
    • Develop educational tools and resources for NRG Oncology/CLASS.
    • Create and present relevant topics for “Discuss With Us” sessions.
  • Education & Training Subcommittee: This subcommittee, in conjunction with the PSC Core Committee, develops the educational programs for CRAs and CTNs attending the NRG meetings. The educational sessions include topics that enhance health care knowledge; review protocol specific science and trial requirements; recruitment strategies including special populations; administrative issues; data management and protocol management topics; ethics in clinical research; investigational drug management; adverse event updates and other topics specific to the NRG Oncology agenda. Examples of activities the subcommittee work on:
    • Active involvement in planning, coordinating, and implementing educational sessions for NRG Oncology membership.
    • Members will be expected to lead/co-lead educational and/or discussion/breakout sessions at NRG Oncology meetings as requested.
    • Develop protocol specific tools to educate research staff about protocol requirements and conduct training programs.
  • Mentorship Subcommittee: This subcommittee developed and continues to refine the NRG Oncology CRA/CTN Mentor Program. Examples of activities the subcommittee work on:
    • Mentorship Subcommittee members can apply to be mentors, however, being a mentor is not required for membership of the Mentorship Subcommittee.
    • Maintain and update the Introductory Materials, which is an online resource for CRAs and CTNs. 
    • Oversee the Mentor Program, train new mentors, and define program goals. 
    • Assist in selecting experienced NRG Oncology CRA and CTN members to provide individual support to coordinators for a wide range of clinical trial activities including data management, protocol nursing care, regulatory, budget, affiliate oversite, adverse event reporting, etc. 
    • Participate in staffing the NRG Oncology PSC Mailbox. 
  • Protocol Review Subcommittee: This subcommittee prospectively reviews protocols and major protocol amendments. They work closely with NRG Oncology protocol development team. Examples of activities the subcommittee work on:
    • Provide timely, prospective feedback to the NRG Oncology Protocol Development team prior to NCI submission to ensure that clinical trial documents adequately address considerations affecting research participants and participating study sites. Feedback will be provided at the time of 3rd or 4th circulation, whichever is preferred by the NRG Oncology Protocol Development team.
    • Review documents within a short timeline of 1-2 weeks.
    • Review approximately 10 to 15 protocols each year.
    • Identify potential barriers to accrual.
  • Quality Control and Communication Subcommittee: This subcommittee collaborates with NRG Oncology Quality Assurance team to identify common audit findings and quality issues; utilize the Mentor Program and PSC NRG Oncology educational programs to resolve compliance and data issues. Additionally, this subcommittee works closely with the NRG Oncology Communications Committee by coordinating the solicitation and review of articles aimed at improving overall quality of clinical trial participation for publication in the NRG Oncology newsletters. Examples of activities the subcommittee work on:
    • Collaborate with the NRG Oncology Audit Team to identify educational opportunities.
    • Collect and communicate site-level feedback and operational barriers.
    • Participate in the NRG Oncology Communications Committee.
    • Participate in newsletter article generation and review for the monthly NRG Oncology newsletter.
    • Participate in discussions regarding site-level operational challenges and quality adherence.
    • Assist with updates and maintenance of the QC&C content on the NRG Oncology website, as appropriate.
    • Collaborate with peers and NRG Oncology representatives to improve communication and compliance.
PSC Subcommittees meet in-person twice a year at the NRG Oncology semi-annual meetings and teleconference as needed. Work assignments are conducted throughout the year.

For any questions or problems with this application process please email:

NRG-PSC@nrgoncology.org
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PSC Core Committee
1.Contact Information:(Required.)
2.NRG Oncology Institution Membership Status:(Required.)
3.Upload your NIH Biosketch or CV.(Required.)
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4.Upload a brief cover letter stating the reasons why you wish to join the committee and what contributions you expect to make to the group.(Required.)
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5.Upload a letter of Support from the Institutional Corresponding Principal Investigator that includes support of your time, effort, and travel to the Semi-Annual NRG Oncology Meetings. (In-person meeting attendance is recommended but not required for membership. If a virtual option is available, participation is expected.)(Required.)
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6.Please indicate which Subcommittee you are interested in serving (members can serve on a maximum of two subcommittees):(Required.)
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