Resources for Investigators
advocacy involvement In CBCRP-funded research
CBCRP's definition of advocate is very inclusive. Any person that is concerned about breast cancer and wants to be sure that we fund research that is relevant and most likely to have an impact is potentially an advocate for CBCRP-funded research projects.
A potential advocate to a CBCRP-funded research project must meet three criteria:
- California residency
- Active involvement in an appropriate organization or community
- Ability to represent the priorities, concerns, needs and views of the community (or organization) and not only her/his personal perspective
Here you can review our brief summary of why advocacy involvement is required in all of our grants and ways research is strengthened this involvement. Read more about our requirements for advocacy involvement here.
technical assistance opportunities
Because we require applicants and funded researchers to engage breast cancer or community advocates in their projects, and this may be a requirement that is new to applicants or investigators, we have created a suite of technical assistance (TA) tools designed to answer questions and provide support. The following technical assistance tools are available to you:
- Webinars: 90-minute live web- and phone-based presentations presented by CBCRP staff. Webinars are provided for the letter of intent (LOI) and application stage, and walk applicants through CBCRP expectations for advocacy involvement and provide tips to give materials the competitive edge. The link to register for a webinar will be posted below when available.
- Additional materials: Applicants and investigators can access handouts by clicking links that are grouped on the left side of this page. These handouts include samples of strong advocacy involvement responses, reading lists, example timelines of collaboration, and other content that is likely to be of interest to applicants and investigators.
- Staff consultations: You are always welcome to contact CBCRP Staff. Staff are knowledgable and prepared to help answer questions you may have.
WEBINARS
CBCRP offers web-teleconference seminars (webinars) on the topic of advocacy involvement in IDEA and Translational Awards. Join us for engaging discussions on requirements in the letter of intent (LOI) and application processes, finding an advocate, and how to successfully work together. The webinars will be recorded and archived, but you are encouraged to sign up and participate in the live session. Recorded sessions and materials will be posted here when available.
Contact CBCRP Staff with questions.