UICC Yamagiwa-Yoshida Memorial international study grants Target candidates Investigators, clinicians, epidemiologists, public health professionals Duration 3 months Extension Up to 3 months with funding secured by the Fellow from other sources and at no cost to UICC Available 14-16 per year Average value US$10,000 each Application closing dates 15 January and 1 July Notification of result April and October Note: This is not a clinical training fellowship Objectives to initiate, set up or pursue bilateral cancer research projects with collaborating investigators abroad to exchange and exploit complementary skills and material to receive training in advanced experimental research methods and techniques
Profile of eligible candidates appropriate scientific or medical qualifications and a minimum of two years postdoctoral experience active engagement in cancer research recent publications in the international peer-reviewed literature
Research plan basic, translational or applied cancer research Prevention-oriented projects are especially encouraged Twice-yearly competitive selections are conducted by an international panel of experts based on the scientific evaluation of the research plan the experience and qualifications of the candidate the suitability of the host organization and host supervisor
appropriate duration the availability of appropriate facilities and resources to apply and disseminate the acquired skills upon return to the home organization
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