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I have a question about a research career track in rad onc that I would appreciate anyone's input on.
From what I understand, in medicine, for those interested in a research tenure track, there are various young investigator grants for the first 3-5 years that will fund you for 50-75% research, and limit clinical time so you can start your research career. Eventually, the institution wants to see you can fund yourself, but the grace period is provided for those with promise of a successful academic career. This pertains to clinical and bench research.
Is it the same for radonc- or is it similar to surgical specialties where the concept of tenure as it pertains to research is different than other specialties? Surgeons will often get tenure without having major funding. Do you have anyone at your institution that has started out with >50% dedicated time to research, on a tenure track? Are they typically radiobiologists or pure bench guys? How are they being funded? From institutional grants or outside grants?
From what I understand, in medicine, for those interested in a research tenure track, there are various young investigator grants for the first 3-5 years that will fund you for 50-75% research, and limit clinical time so you can start your research career. Eventually, the institution wants to see you can fund yourself, but the grace period is provided for those with promise of a successful academic career. This pertains to clinical and bench research.
Is it the same for radonc- or is it similar to surgical specialties where the concept of tenure as it pertains to research is different than other specialties? Surgeons will often get tenure without having major funding. Do you have anyone at your institution that has started out with >50% dedicated time to research, on a tenure track? Are they typically radiobiologists or pure bench guys? How are they being funded? From institutional grants or outside grants?