The Office of Faculty Development (OFD) focuses on Fred Hutch Cancer Center’s efforts to support faculty recruitment, career and leadership development, retention and mentorship. This work includes:
- Providing training on best practices to all faculty search committees
- Tracking key faculty metrics
- Evaluating faculty satisfaction
- Reviewing and updating faculty policies
- Building relationships with key external academic partners
Non-Federal Funding Opportunities for Trainees and Early Stage Investigators
This resource includes national funding and internship opportunities. Know of a funding opportunity that you do not see listed? Let us know: ofad@fredhutch.org
Leadership
Christoper Li, MD, PhD
Vice President, Faculty Development
Dr. Christopher Li serves as the Vice President of Faculty Development and holds the Helen G. Edson Endowed Chair for Breast Cancer Research at Fred Hutch.
Dr. Li's research spans breast and colorectal cancer early detection, screening, etiology, survivorship, and investigating disparities in outcomes as a professor in the Public Health Sciences Division and is a research professor in the University of Washington Department of Epidemiology.
Funding and Awards
Eddie Méndez Scholar Award
The Dr. Eddie Méndez Scholar Award to extend his commitment to supporting early-career scientists, particularly those from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds.
President's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Fred Hutch now offers postdoctoral research coupled with faculty mentoring, professional development and academic networking opportunities. The fellowship is designed to provide new scholars with time to focus on research and publishing activities that will enhance their prospects for appointment as tenure-track faculty members.
