This stage of the advancement to doctoral candidacy will evaluate a student's aptitude for independent thought and scientific writing. The student must register for BMSC 6010 Grant Writing in the following semester after successful completion of the qualifying examination. The student is required to (a) prepare an NIH-style research proposal, (b) present the proposal in a public seminar, and (c) address specific questions of an examination committee. The proposal should be related to cancer research and based on an original hypothesis that is distinct from the dissertation research and should describe specific experimental approaches to address this hypothesis. The assistance of his/her major professor is not allowed. The examination committee will consist of Cancer Biology group faculty (4 members) appointed by the Graduate Advisor. The chairman of the committee (appointed by the graduate adviser) will serve as coordinator and will meet with the student at the beginning of the semester to review guidelines and answer relevant procedural questions. The final written proposal must be typed in NIH format and presented to the committee at least 2 weeks prior to the public seminar and oral defense. The grant proposal and the student's oral presentation and defense will be evaluated on the basis of originality and ability to communicate the proposal content. Upon successful completion of this course, the student is advanced to doctoral candidacy.
Two attempts to successfully pass the BMSC 6010 Grant Writing are allowed. Failure of the student to pass the BMSC 6010 Grant Writing results in dismissal of the student from the doctoral program. In this case, a student may be allowed to complete the requirements for a Master of Science degree.
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