# Career Development Program

> **NIH NIH P50** · UNIVERSITY OF IOWA · 2020 · $6,253

## Abstract

The goal of the Career Development Program of the Iowa Neuroendocrine Tumor SPORE is to develop 
knowledgeable, well-trained scientists experienced in multidisciplinary research for future studies in 
translational neuroendocrine tumor research. The provision of ample opportunities for training and career 
enhancement is a top priority of the University of Iowa scientific community. The Career Development Program 
is a critical component of our long-term commitment to research in neuroendocrine tumors that allows us to 
recruit bright, energetic new investigators into translational SPORE research. The extensive research and 
training base available at the University of Iowa provides strong support for the SPORE Career Development 
Program. The primary objective of the Iowa Neuroendocrine Tumor SPORE Career Development Program is 
to train young investigators in translational, multidisciplinary basic, clinical or population-based research in 
neuroendocrine tumors. This is an ideal point in their careers to develop a collaborative, translational focus. 
One career development awardee will be chosen each year and supported for 1-2 years. The SPORE Career 
Development award will provide up to $100,000 for one year ($50,000 from SPORE funds and a matching 
$50,000 from the University of Iowa). An additional year of support is possible based on progress and 
successful re-competition. The Career Development Program Director will maintain: (1) a stringent candidate 
selection system; (2) comprehensive trainee guidance by a mentor; (3) support through a scientific mentor 
group (the Individual Trainee Mentorship Committee) comprised of investigators with expertise in each 
trainee's area of interest; (4) multi-disciplinary research courses and on-going training activities such as the 
Multidisciplinary Cancer Seminar Series and Neuroendocrine Tumor Group meetings; (5) attendance at 
Investigator Group meetings and yearly SPORE retreat; (6) encouragement of collaboration with investigators 
at both Iowa and outside institutions; and (7) opportunities for research enhancement through the 
Developmental Research Program.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10264533
- **Project number:** 3P50CA174521-05S2
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
- **Principal Investigator:** JAMES R HOWE
- **Activity code:** P50 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $6,253
- **Award type:** 3
- **Project period:** 2015-09-01 → 2021-08-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10264533

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10264533, Career Development Program (3P50CA174521-05S2). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-26 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10264533. Licensed CC0.

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