The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) is inviting applications from professionals for its 2024 Technical Fellowships programme.
UICC’s mission is to unite and support the cancer community in its efforts to reduce the global cancer burden, promote greater equity, and ensure that cancer control continues to be a priority on the world health and development agenda.
The Technical Fellowships allow cancer professionals to gain new knowledge, skills, and techniques in cancer control through short learning visits of two weeks to two months. Fellowships will be prioritized that focus on preventing cancer or detecting it early as well as those projects that ensure equitable access to affordable and effective treatment and the supportive and palliative care of cancer survivors. Fellowship topics can include cancer research if it is implementation, translational, or clinical research that leads directly to improved health and well-being of cancer patients.
The objectives of this fellowship include
- Facilitate the international exchange and development of technical knowledge and skills in cancer control.
- Build the capacity of the individual and the home organization by effectively applying and disseminating the newly acquired skills in the home organization upon return.
- Support the development of networks of cancer control professionals for the continued sharing of best practices and knowledge, and the informal provision of ongoing support, guidance, or training.
Duration: 2 months
Benefits
Duration of Technical fellowship with maximum level of funding possible
- Two weeks – 2,200 USD
- Three weeks – 2,800 USD
- Four weeks – 3,400 USD
- Five weeks – 4,000 USD
- Six weeks – 4,600 USD
- Seven weeks – 5,200 USD
Eligibility
To qualify for the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) Technical Fellowships 2024:
- Applicants must hold a minimum of a Master’s degree. At the same time, qualified medical doctors may be considered in the absence of a higher degree (i.e. an MD) if they hold or are within a year of receiving a board certification (or equivalent) in a cancer-related specialty.
- Registered nurses who have an RN qualification are also eligible to apply.
- An equivalent one-year training qualification in a specialty related to cancer post-university degree can be accepted as an equivalent to a Master’s degree, for example, training as a cancer registrar.
- All candidates should have worked in the field of cancer for at least five years before applying.
- Medical and PhD Students are not eligible to apply.
Application Process
To register for the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) Technical Fellowships 2024, click here
Deadline: August 12, 2024.
For more information on The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) Technical Fellowships 2024, visit the official site.
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