FAQ
What information should be in the letter of support that must be included
with a registration form to complete the registration packet?
The letter of support should be written by a leader in the registrant's
advocacy or community organization. It should give a brief introduction
to the organization and describe the registrant's role within the organization,
affirming that they will be a proper representative. The method by which
the representative will report back what they have learned from the conference
to the organization and to whom they will report should also be included.
Registrants may submit no more than one letter of support. Additional
letters will not be considered. The letter must include the supporter's
signature, full name, title, institution/organization, address, and phone/fax/e-mail.
Letters should be mailed or faxed to FNIH Summit Scholarship Application,
c/o Palladian Partners, Inc., 1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 1200, Silver Spring,
MD 20910; fax: (301) 650-8676.
Can letters of support be submitted electronically?
No. The letters must have a hard-copy signature and be submitted on letterhead.
Will abstracts be presented in a lecture format?
No. The abstracts/summaries are organizational summaries stating mission,
goals, services, activities, and constituency for your organization. The
abstracts/summaries will be presented as posters during the poster picnic,
during which advocates will have the opportunity to discuss their organization
with others. Abstracts/summaries and poster presentations will only be
accepted from confirmed registered attendees. Please visit the poster
abstract/summary submission page for more details.
Will funding for advocacy groups be discussed by NCI at the Summit?
No. The breakout sessions and poster picnic will provide opportunities
to talk with other advocacy organizations and learn their best practices
and ideas.
Why should I attend?
This Summit provides cancer advocates with an opportunity to learn firsthand
about current NCI research and activities. The Summit is intended to serve
as "NCI 101" and will focus on the basics of NCI as part of
the larger National Institutes of Health. Other issues that will be addressed
include:
- Survivorship
- Health
disparities research
- Outreach
initiatives
Additionally, NCI and other federal agencies will staff exhibits to explain
their programs and the resources they offer to the cancer advocacy community.
Who should attend?
Advocates from cancer-related or health organizations who would like an
introduction to NCI are encouraged to attend. NCI especially encourages
attendance by organizations that work with the traditionally, historically,
or medically underserved.
Am I eligible to register?
Summit registrants must be involved with a cancer advocacy group or cancer-related
organization, a formal or informal group with whom you communicate regularly
about cancer issues. Examples include local, regional, or national cancer
advocacy organizations and local support groups. Individuals who are not
involved with a cancer advocacy group or cancer-related organization will
not be able to provide a letter of support from a cancer-related organization
and therefore are not eligible to attend.
Will my voice be heard?
Yes. The Summit includes numerous opportunities to engage in two-way communication
with NCI, including breakout sessions, question and answer periods, the
poster picnic, and breaks between planned activities.
My organization would like to cosponsor the Summit. Are there opportunities
for this?
There is still time to be listed as a Summit sponsor. For more information,
please contact the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH)
at foundation@fnih.org or visit
the FNIH Web site.
What is the Summit scholarship application deadline?
March 31, 2006.
What are the Summit scholarships?
The DCLG is hosting this Summit to bring together all segments of
the cancer advocacy community—large and small, urban and rural—to
connect with the NCI. Some groups may need more support than others. Thus,
the Foundation for the
National Institutes of Health is offering a limited number of scholarships
to assist with travel expenses. The deadline for scholarship applications
was March 31, 2006.
Do I need to send more than one letter of support if I want to register
and apply for a scholarship?
No.
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