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We conducted a qualitative study to identify barriers and facilitators to global oncology research careers among ECIs and to inform the codesign of a virtual community of practice (CoP).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>METHODS<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We conducted semistructured in-depth interviews with ECIs participating in the US National Cancer Institute's Global Cancer Research Training Program between February and June 2023. Participants were purposively selected to represent diverse disciplines and geographic regions. Interviews explored career goals, institutional support and constraints, mentorship experiences, and training needs. Transcripts were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis, and the findings were synthesized to guide CoP design with relevant stakeholders.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>RESULTS<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Three themes were identified: institutional capacity, mentorship, and alignment of research with local priorities. Participants described challenges related to infrastructure, protected time, and access to training. They emphasized the need for structured networking, skills development in grant writing and research methods, and platforms to support peer collaboration. 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