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Membership Information
Membership Information
MCC members are faculty and research professionals in cancer. Members are eligible to apply for internal funding opportunities, receive discounts on MCC-supported Shared Resources, and have access to translational research support and clinical trial management.
Review the MCC member directory.
Review the Member FAQs below.
Member Benefits
Member Benefits
MCC members may request lab, administrative, office, or cubicle space in MCRB, CCRB, Dinnaken, or Mayo.
Submit a request via the Space Request form or CCRB Freezer Farm Space Request Form. Requests are considered quarterly.
MCC provides access to technologies, services, and scientific consultation through our Shared Resources.
MCC membership grants you access to reduced rates to these shared resources. The most updated list of resources is available on the Shared Resources page.
The MCC Internal Grants Program is to support MCC members for novel research ideas that focus on a cancer research question. Applicants must be MCC members with faculty appointments at the University of Minnesota. List of past internal grant recipients.
Other UMN and external cancer-related funding opportunities are updated weekly by the MCC Research Development Office.
UMN Funding Opportunities
UMN Funding Opportunities
Research & Innovation Office (RIO)
Research & Innovation Office (RIO)
Internal Funding Opportunities (comprehensive)
Common sources for cancer research:
Common sources for cancer research:
Program in Health Disparities Research Funding Opportunities
Center for Women's Health Research BIRCWH Program
Clinical and Translational Science Institute Funding Opportunities
The MCC Peer Review Program offers MCC members the opportunity to submit grants, specific aims, or manuscripts for internal peer review prior to external submission.
If interested in using this service, please fill out the Request for Review Form. Reviews take 2-4 weeks to be returned, depending on the extent of the review request.
MCC has a Content and Technical Editor available for our researchers on a limited, first-come-first-served basis.
Please contact klein382@umn.edu at least 8-12 weeks before your deadline if interested in using these services.
Professional Development for Faculty
Professional Development for Faculty
Research Independence Preparation and Support (often funded)
Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI)
K Accelerator Program, Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) for Assistant Professor (in rank ≤ 4 years) with salaried appointment - applications due in April
K12 Scholars Career Development Program for Assistant Professors (in rank ≤ six years) conducting clinical or translational research. Summer RFA release
K-R01 Transition to Independence Program Assistant Professor (in rank ≤ 7 years), primary mentor and data scientist or early Associate Professors (in rank ≤ 4 years) Summer RFA release
K Scholar Multidisciplinary Seminar Series - for people in the K accelerator, K12 scholars, BIRCWH, MN LHS, and select national K awardees (with prior approval). "Writing an individual K award? Contact ctsieduc@umn.edu for prior approval to include the seminar series in your career development plan."
K and Beyond Club - Lunches for current and former K scholars
Mothers Leading Science Program - applications open in June
PI Primer - Enrollment is limited to the University’s policy requirements for who can serve as a Principal Investigator. For who is eligible to be a PI, see the policy document linked on the PI Primer page - 103 Investigator manual.
Northern LITeS: Leadership for Innovative Team Science, Nominations in March
Faculty Success
Faculty Success Program, National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) The UMN has an institutional membership, so individuals can receive training and workshops for free or reduced cost.
Teaching
Center for Educational Innovation, UMN Resources Early Career Teaching & Learning Program | Teaching Resources | Teaching with Access & Inclusion
Leadership
Leadership Sustainment and Engagement During Challenging Times (AAAC 2023, 30 minutes) Steve Kennedy, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Tennessee Oncology
Leadership Visibility and Hardwiring the Employee Relationship (ACCC 2023, 27 minutes) Jason Fleming, MD, FACS, Chair and Program Lead, Gastrointestinal Oncology Moffitt Cancer Center
Mentoring
Online Mentor Training, CTSI - open to all at the UMN
Become a mentor for PReP and A-PReP
Mentor of the year award, CTSI
Supervision
Supervisory Development Program, Talent Strategy, Human Resources University of Minnesota
Writing
UMD: Writer's Workshop
UMN Twin Cities: Faculty Writing Hunkers
MCC Equity and Impact Resources
MCC Equity and Impact Resources
Outreach and Engagement
Outreach and Engagement
The MCC Office of Community Outreach and Engagement supports community outreach opportunities, builds relationships with community partners, and facilitates the development of community-engaged research projects to address the burden of cancer in Minnesota.
How can the COE team support you?
Outreach. Collaboration on lab tours, tabling and health fair displays, or speaker requests. COE has many publications and print resources available for you to use. See the Community Resource Library for samples, or contact Elsie Aldrich for more information.
Fireside Chats are free monthly sessions intended to educate community audiences on cancer, research, and health-related topics. These topics are presented by experts in easy-to-understand language, followed by a live Q&A discussion. Contact Amna Hussein for more information.
Want to get involved in community outreach and engagement? Indicate your interest using this form.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
MCC supports Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) through STRIDE, intercultural competency and collaborations across the University. Contact Heidi Eschenbacher for more information and to discuss options.
Education and Training
Education and Training
Also called Cancer Research Training and Education (CRTEC), the MCC Education & Training team coordinates internship opportunities for high school and undergraduate students, and supports career development activities for graduate students, postdocs, and junior faculty. E&T collaborates broadly, on things like the Relational Experience Development Seminar (R.E.D.) Series and M-ASCEND: Advancing Science, Enhancing Diversity Program. Support & Training for Research Independence, Development, and Engagement (STRIDE) is for early stage researchers (pre-R01), including studetns, staff and faculty.
Contact Emily Kraeske for more information.
Member FAQs
Member FAQs
What is the membership application process?
What is the membership application process?
Membership application may be submitted via this form.
Please note that applicants must include a statement to the Masonic Cancer Center Directors regarding their primary and other areas of interest in cancer.
If all criteria are met, candidates will be notified by the MCC Directors of their appointment to the appropriate MCC membership category and program area.
What are the responsibilities of an MCC member?
What are the responsibilities of an MCC member?
Members are required to fulfill one of these responsibilities on an annual basis to maintain membership:
Work with other members of the MCC to develop and participate in research, education, and clinical and service programs.
Acknowledge MCC membership in cancer-related publications and presentations.
Notify the MCC Administration Team of cancer-related intramural proposals and/or extramural grant applications in which the member is or plans to be involved.
Obtain approval from MCC Administration Team prior to use of MCC Shared Resources.
Provide information required for NCI Cancer Center Support Grant reporting.
Participate in philanthropic activities.
What are the different levels of MCC membership?
What are the different levels of MCC membership?
There are three categories of membership in the Masonic Cancer Center:
Full members must have faculty rank at the University of Minnesota (assistant professor or above on the tenure or non-tenure track), have a commitment to cancer research, have published peer-reviewed cancer-related research, and/or cancer-related research funding.
Adjunct members are investigators from outside the University of Minnesota who have an ongoing affiliation with a program of the Masonic Cancer Center and who collaborate in MCC research.
Affiliate members are University of Minnesota faculty or staff who contribute to the overall mission of the Masonic Cancer Center in the areas of research, education, patient care and/or community outreach.
Research Program members are selected by the Executive Committee based upon the following criteria: peer-reviewed funding and/or leadership in clinical trials, and participation in a cancer center research program. New faculty recruits with research interests that align with one of our programs may also be eligible for research program membership.
What are the benefits of being an MCC member?
What are the benefits of being an MCC member?
There are several resources available to MCC members based on appeal, research impact, and function. Find more information about what's available on our Member Resources page.
In addition to the ability to use shared resources, MCC members may be eligible to:
Receive an allocation of MCC coordinated space to conduct research, education, or patient care.
Receive cancer center core grant funds.
Obtain philanthropic funding from the MCC for cancer research.
Apply for national competitive grants coordinated by the MCC.
Furthermore, MCC members are able to join Translational Working Groups (TWGs):
Brain Tumor Program
Breast cancer
Gastrointestinal
Gynecologic cancers
Hematologic Malignancy
Prostate and Urologic cancer
Sarcoma
Thoracic
Who do I contact with additional questions?
Who do I contact with additional questions?
Please contact the MCC Admin Team at mccadmin@umn.edu.
Proposal Development
Proposal Development
Research proposal preparation and submission support is provided to Investigators whose grants are housed in MCC.
MCC Communications Support
MCC Communications Support
Keep us in the loop on your research progress, grants, papers, and other breakthroughs by submitting this form.
MCC Administrative Support
MCC Administrative Support
Have questions about membership or MCC? The MCC Admin Team can help! Email us at mccadmin@umn.edu.
Planning an event, seminar, conference, etc.?
Check out our Event Resources page for tips and resources on planning and marketing MCC-affiliated events.
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