Wake Forest CancerQTI Qualitative Research Training Program

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**Sponsoring Institution:**
Wake Forest School of Medicine

**Region/State of Opportunity:**
Any region/state

**Types of Trainees:**
Postdoctoral trainees, residents, fellows, and faculty members at any rank

**Eligibility Criteria:**
U.S. citizen or permanent resident

**Information/URL:**
Wake Forest University School of Medicine’s Qualitative Training Institute for Enhancing Cancer Research (CancerQTI) is a six-month skills development training program designed to strengthen the use of rigorous, state-of-the-science qualitative methods in cancer research. CancerQTI consists of three virtual sessions, a weeklong (April 5 – 9, 2027) in-person intensive at Graylyn Estate in Winston-Salem, NC, and five months of structured group mentorship to support skill development and practical application. Participants will engage in hands-on learning, receive mentorship from experts in qualitative methods and cancer research, and apply skills directly to their own research projects.

CancerQTI provides clinician scientists and oncology researchers with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to integrate qualitative methodological approaches into their research projects.

The program aims to expand the use of high-quality qualitative research methods to better understand patient experiences, inform intervention designs, and enhance the overall impact of cancer research programs. Through this cancer-specific training experience, participants will develop the capacity to design, conduct, and apply qualitative research methods in ways that improve research relevance and ultimately contribute to better outcomes for cancer patients and their families.

Applications are now open for the 2027 CancerQTI cohort!
Deadline to Apply: November 15, 2026

Visit the CancerQTI website to learn more:
https://school.wakehealth.edu/research/institutes-and-centers/comprehensive-cancer-center/shared-resources-and-cores/qualitative-and-patient-reported-outcomes/qualitative-training-institute-for-enhancing-cancer-research

**Contact Information:**
CancerQTI Program Manager
Kimberly Wiseman, MS, PMP
[email protected]

**Funding Support:**
NCI