The Daniel J. Sargent, PhD, Memorial Fellowship in Innovative Clinical Trial Design and Methods fellowship supports promising early-career investigators pursuing advanced training in biostatistics, clinical trial methodology, or related quantitative sciences. By investing in the next generation of research leaders, the fellowship carries forward Dr. Sargent’s commitment to scientific innovation, collaboration, and mentorship. It reflects the Alliance’s belief that rigorous methodology and talented investigators are essential to advancing cancer clinical research.
Recognizing innovation in clinical trial design
The Daniel J. Sargent, PhD, Memorial Fellowship in Innovative Clinical Trial Design and Methods honors the legacy of Dr. Sargent, whose groundbreaking contributions to biostatistics and clinical trial methodology had a lasting impact on the Alliance. He joined the Cancer and Leukemia Group B (CALGB) as Group Statistician in 2010 and went on to lead multiple international data-pooling and analysis consortia. His extensive research spanned colorectal cancer treatment, clinical trial design and endpoints, and prognostic and predictive biomarkers.
Eligibility and requirements
Applicants must:
- Be faculty or master’s-level statisticians working with a senior faculty mentor
- Be affiliated with the Alliance Statistics and Data Management Center (SDMC) [link to SDMC page]
- Demonstrate a commitment to innovative clinical trial research, with preference given to junior faculty, typically within seven years of training or Associate Professor rank or below
- Propose research aligned with the Alliance and SDMC research agenda, with a focus on innovative clinical trial design, methodology, data analysis, biomarkers, endpoints, or trial conduct.
For more information about the Daniel J. Sargent, PhD, Memorial Fellowship in Innovative Trial Design and Methods, please contact Awards@AllianceNCTN.org.
Past recipients
- 2024: Heather J. Gunn, PhD – Assistant Professor and Senior Associate Consultant I, Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic Arizona
- 2021: Nicholas B. Larson, PhD, MS, Associate Professor of Biostatistics, Mayo Clinic
- 2020: Paul J. Novotny, MS – Assistant Professor, Biostatistics, Mayo Clinic