Research Advocacy Training and Support
Through the Research Advocacy Training and Support (RATS) Program, research advocates are provided with the tools they need to have a seat at research tables and be empowered to share their insights and expertise with the scientific community.
What do research advocates do?
Join the Program!
Applications to join our RATS program are open to anyone who has been impacted by colorectal cancer (survivors and caregivers) and is interested in serving as a liaison between the patient and caregiver community and scientific researchers. Interested applicants should be committed to dedicating at least two years to the program (a 24-month commitment is required).
We select applicants that represent diverse backgrounds and interests to ensure that our research advocates represent the collective colorectal cancer patient and caregiver community in various capacities across the research continuum.
“A person who serves as a link between patients and scientific researchers. Research advocates help patients understand scientific information and research findings that may help them. They may also bring a patient perspective on research activities to scientific advisory boards and committees.” – The National Cancer Institute
All our research advocates need to have or be willing to develop the skills listed:
- Willingness to work with a variety of stakeholders (survivors and caregivers, researchers, clinicians, industry leaders, and other experts)
- Ability to give constructive feedback and communicate effectively
- Willingness to learn from others and speak to the collective patient experience
- Desire to learn about science and research principles, with a focus on the colorectal cancer continuum
- Computer proficiency using programs such as Zoom, Microsoft Word, PDF documents, and PowerPoint
- Ability to take initiative and seek opportunities
Applications are currently closed.
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