The Charles R. and Velma E. Sharp Professorship was established through an estate gift to support a faculty member focused on cancer research, prevention or outreach. The professorship is for 5 years, renewable, and the recipient must have an appointment at OHSU's Knight Cancer Institute. They should focus on an underfunded area of cancer outside of major fundraising efforts. Duties include annual reporting and meeting with the donor's family. Applications are accepted through May 2011 for the position focusing on advancing cancer prevention or outreach initiatives.

1. The Charles R. and Velma E. Sharp Professorship
The establishment of the Charles R. and Velma E. Sharp Professorship at the OHSU School of
Medicine was made possible through the visionary generosity of Dr. Charles and Velma Sharp who
included OHSU in their estate plans. At the family’s request the first holder of the Sharp Endowed
Professorship will focus his or her efforts in an area of cancer research that includes prevention or
outreach, thus reflecting Dr. Sharp’s values of battling a grave disease in the public health arena.
Subsequent holders of this endowed professorship shall be appointed by the Dean of the OHSU
School of Medicine and have a cancer, public health or family medicine focus. The holders of this
professorship should focus on a type of cancer work “outside of those cancer efforts most highly
publicized in the media and funded through events such as Race for the Cure.”
The tenure of the professorship is five years with the possibility of renewal. Throughout the term of
the award the endowed professor must be a faculty member at the Oregon Health & Science
University and hold an appointment at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute. The major commitment of
the recipient will be to make contributions that advance important cancer outreach, public health
or prevention initiatives. The award carries an annual stipend.
Selection Criteria for Applicants
Must hold an M.D. and be a faculty member in the OHSU School of Medicine, hold an
appointment at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute and may also hold appointments in
OHSU’s Department of Family Medicine or the Department of Prevention and Public Health.
Be an expert in a specialized area of cancer research, care or outreach and positioned to
generate new knowledge to the field.
Focus on a type of cancer work outside of those cancer efforts most highly publicized in the
media and funded through events such as Race for the Cure.
Focus on advancements in the practice of public health, prevention or family medicine.
Nomination and Selection Procedures
Candidates for this award may be nominated by colleagues at OHSU. Candidates may also nominate
themselves. The nominator shall be responsible for supplying the Selection Committee with all
relevant materials, which shall include:
A one to two-page letter outlining why the applicant is an ideal candidate for the Sharp
Professorship with specific attention given to how the candidate will further outreach or
prevention measures in a specific area of cancer research or care.
A resume, which includes personal data, educational background; employment history;
honors; professional activities, etc.
Two references who can speak about the applicant’s qualifications for this professorship.
The Committee will review the applications and make their recommendation for the professorship
holder. The Director of the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute is responsible for selecting the nominee
for the endowed professorship and forwarding this recommendation for approval by the Dean of
the School of Medicine who will then secure approval from the Provost of OHSU in accordance with
the policies and procedures established by OHSU for faculty appointments to endowed positions.

2. Responsibilities of Person Awarded the Endowed Professorship
1. Awardee shall furnish the Director of the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute with annual reports
of academic activities and accomplishments undertaken during the period that the
professorship is held.
2. Awardee shall be available to meet with the donor’s family on an annual basis as well as
provide an annual stewardship report in writing.
Period of Service
The individual selected to hold the Charles R. and Velma E. Sharp Professorship shall serve in this
capacity of a period of five years provided he or she continues to meet the eligibility requirements
listed in the selection criteria.
Permissible Use of Endowment Funds (Interest Generated by Corpus)
1. Endowment interest may be used as a salary supplement.
2. Any endowment interest above the salary supplement may be used to support research and
outreach-related expenses, including equipment, supplies, travel, research and outreach
assistance.
Applications are being accepted through May 31, 2011.
Please submit your application to:
Dr. Brian Druker, Director
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd., L592
Portland, OR 97239