ABSTRACT The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center seeks to renew its T32 Cancer Control Education Program (CCEP, Years 31-35). During the next five years, the CCEP will continue to support five pre- and three postdoctoral fellows yearly and train them for careers in cancer prevention and control that emphasize multidisciplinary and collaborative research. Led by two co-directors, Drs. Kurt Ribisl and Melissa Troester, and an interdisciplinary Steering Committee supported by four external advisors, the CCEP trains a variety of fellows, including behavioral scientists, epidemiologists, and physicians in relevant disciplines. The program has five objectives: 1) Understand the breadth of research in cancer prevention and control, with an emphasis on acquiring methodologic skills for translating epidemiologic research into interventions; 2) Develop research expertise by mastering a specific content area and demonstrating competency in discipline-specific research methods as applied to cancer prevention and control; 3) Develop interdisciplinary collaborative capability by learning the basic tenets and vocabulary of complementary content areas; 4) Gain mentored research experience with the guidance of cancer-prevention and control focused preceptors and interdisciplinary teams of mentors; and 5) Develop professional skills required for successful research careers, such as presenting research findings, writing for publication, and securing research funding. The flexible training is tailored to suit each fellow's needs and includes: a specialized core curriculum that includes coursework, integrative programs (seminars, special workshops, journal clubs, etc.) and training in the responsible conduct of research; hands- on research experience directed by teams of experienced faculty mentors; and professional development, including experience in grant writing. Training lasts from two to three years, depending on progress and need. Salaries and research/development allowances are designed to keep the CCEP fellowships among the most desirable and competitive at UNC Chapel Hill. The outstanding research environment at the UNC Lineberger features: well-funded and nationally recognized programs in Cancer Prevention and Control and Cancer Epidemiology, close collaborations with the nationally recognized UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health (as well as the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Journalism and Mass Communication, and the College of Arts and Sciences), and excellent core facilities. 23 Preceptors, selected for their strong records of advising and research, are primary mentors. 17 Affiliates serve as potential co-mentors. The CCEP has had outstanding success in training cancer prevention and control researchers. Among the 18 postdoctoral trainees who received CCEP support during years 15 to 29, 12 (67%) are in research positions, including 9 (50%) in academic faculty positions (4 associate professors, 5 assistant professors). [1 of 18 is deceased a...