Through a multi-year NIH Faculty Institutional Recruitment for Sustainable Transformation (FIRST) Cohort program grant, T*he University of Maryland FIRST Program*was established*to create an environment conducive to supporting highly effective biomedical researchers*. In close partnership, bothUniversity of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM)andUniversity of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)are committed to establishing a home for inclusive excellence. A diverse group of faculty interested in the advancement of biomedical research will be hired in cohorts of 2-3 until the positions are filled. Faculty hires will be provided with competitive salary, generous startup packages, and ample laboratory space. UM FIRST faculty will also receive both individual and group-based inter-institutional support including mentoring, career advocacy, and guidance within the research enterprise. Through this joint program, UMSOM and UMBC are hiring*a diverse cohort of faculty working in areas of cancer bi...