Community Partnership Program Grantee Conference
Purpose
The OHSU Community Partnership Program Grantee Conference aims to bring together grantees, key partners and academic collaborators from across Oregon who are dedicated to end cancer as we know it. During the conference, participants:
- Discuss strategies for addressing local community cancer issues
- Share best practices and challenges
- Identify opportunities for collaboration with fellow grantees
Registration is now open! Register for the conference by August 2, 2024.
Questions?
Email knightcancerCRO@ohsu.edu
Or telephone 503-418-8077
Dates
Oct. 1-2, 2024
Location
Oregon State University, La Sells Stewart Center
875 SW 26th St, Corvallis, OR 97331
Map and directions
Registration
Conference registration is NOW OPEN! Register by August 2, 2024.
Participation is required for funding cycles 2023-2 and 2024-1:
The Knight Cancer Institute will cover costs for up to two representatives per active project in funding cycles 2023-2 and 2024-1 to participate in the conference. Each active project should register at least one representative who has a key role in the operation of the grant. Participants will be asked to present about their project as part of a presentation or a poster.
Previously funded or active grantees via a no-cost extension:
All Community Partnership Program grantees are invited to attend. If your project is no longer active and/or you are operating under a no-cost extension, your organization will be responsible for covering costs of accommodations and travel, however accommodation expenses only will be covered for grantees that present a poster. Please indicate your interest on the registration form.
Note: Up to two participants per funded project are invited to participate. Each participant should register separately, indicating their lodging and dietary preferences individually.
Event agenda
2024 agenda (tentative)
The 2024 agenda will be shared closer to the conference date.
As an example, view the 2023 conference agenda
Grantee presentations
Grantee posters and presentations
We encourage grantees to take advantage of this opportunity to share your project goals, progress, challenges and/or preliminary findings through a poster and/or presentation. The Knight Cancer Institute will provide training, resources and support.
- Posters: Some currently active grantees will be required to present a poster. Poster details will be sent separately. All other grantees are invited to present a poster to share your project, regardless of project status or completion. Knight Cancer Institute provides training on poster development, poster templates, printing and shipping.
- Presentations: Our team will contact you directly to plan your presentation.
Training and support for poster presentations
Webinar details will be sent to required poster presenters. For previous grantees, indicate your interest in presenting a poster on the registration form.
- Take part in the training webinar: How to Tell Your Story, Engage Audiences, and Make the Most Out of Your Poster by Jackie Wirz, Ph.D.
- Select a template to create your poster.
Costs, lodging, meals
Costs, lodging and meals
Required grantees, Steering Committee and OHSU staff*:
One night's room and tax charges will be paid by Knight Cancer Institute. The Knight Cancer Institute will fund up to two participants per project.
Previously funded grantees (all other grant cycles)*:
For previously funded grantees, room and tax charges are the responsibility of the participant. However, if selected to present your project, accommodations fees will be paid by Knight Cancer Institute. You will be notified of approval for presentation by July 15, 2024.
*All attendees are responsible for hotel room incidental charges and must present a credit card at check-in to access ancillary services.
Conference and hotel location
Conference location
Oregon State University, La Sells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St, Corvallis, OR 97331
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Accommodation location
Hilton Garden Linn Corvallis, 2500 SW Western Blvd, Corvallis OR 97333
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We encourage all participants to arrive before the conference begins to allow time for parking and checking in. Please plan travel accordingly. Those staying in the hotel may request early check-in, if needed, directly from the hotel.
Meals provided*
- Day 1: Dinner and no-host bar
- Day 2: Breakfast, lunch, snacks and refreshments
On your registration form, please indicate any specific dietary needs and preferences.
*Subject to change.
Travel awards
Currently active grantees: A travel award to fund your transportation to/from the conference was included in your grant payment. Request additional compensation only if you can justify significant financial hardship. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Grantees from prior cycles: We will consider financial assistance requests on a case-by-case basis if facing financial hardship.
Contact us with any questions.