AACI invites cancer center directors to nominate emerging leaders who are participating in the 2026 AACI Leadership Development Workshop (LDW) or who attended a previous LDW for a new educational program.
This yearlong Leadership Advancement Program (LAP) expands on the LDW curriculum, providing a deeper understanding of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) and how cancer center leaders interact with the grant.
The cost for the yearlong program is $2,500/person. This includes four virtual sessions and registration for the 19th Annual AACI CRI Meeting, 2027 AACI/CCAF Annual Meeting, and the 2027 AACI Leadership Development Workshop. Travel expenses are not included in the tuition price.
Learning Objectives
Selected to attend the 2026 AACI LDW (October 24-25, in conjunction with the AACI/CCAF Annual Meeting in Chicago) or attended a past LDW
Identified as an emerging leader at an AACI cancer center with a demonstrated interest in leadership development and currently serving in, or preparing for, a leadership role, such as cancer center director (within two years of appointment); deputy director; assistant or associate director; program leader; or assistant, associate, or full professor.
Demonstrates a track record of leadership and a desire for career evolution within the cancer center leadership structure
Committed to attending required virtual sessions and in-person meetings as described in Participant Expectations
Submission of NIH Biosketch that includes a personal statement describing the applicant’s interest in the program, professional development goals, and area(s) of leadership interest (e.g., executive leadership, clinical research, etc.)
Letter of recommendation from the cancer center director or their designee confirming institutional support for the applicant's full participation in the program and highlighting the applicant's professional accomplishments, leadership potential, career trajectory, and career goals