Trainee Needs Assessment Survey

The Office of Cancer Training and Education (OCTE) aims to better understand the needs of trainees working in cancer research. Your feedback will help us develop programs and resources to support your career development as research and clinical scientists. This survey should take no more than 5–10 minutes to complete.

What is your current role?

Undergraduate
Graduate
Postdoctoral Scholars/Fellow
Resident
Other

What is your primary research focus?

Basic Science
Translational Research
Clinical Research
Population Science
Other (Please Specify)

What department or program are you affiliated with?

What are your top three career goals?

Goal #1

Goal #2

Goal #3

Which of the following career development areas would you like more support with? (Select all that apply)

Grant Writing
Training
Presentation and Communication Skills
Career Development
Leadership Development
Mentorship
Networking Opportunities
Other (please specify):

Which of the following training opportunities do you find most beneficial? (Select all that apply)

Seminars
Workshops
Panel Discussions
Funding
Mentorship
Networking
Workgroups
Other (please specify):

What challenges or barriers do you currently face in assessing training or career development opportunities?

Lack of Time
Lack of Awareness
Financial Constraints
Limited Availability of Relevant Programs
Other (please specify):

Are there specific topics or areas you’d like the OCTE to address in future programming?

Do you currently have a mentor for your research or career development?

Yes
No
Maybe