Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) 2021 Technical Fellowships for Medical Professionals (Switzerland)

Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) is dedicated to taking the lead in convening, capacity building and advocacy initiatives that unite and support the cancer community to reduce the global cancer burden, promote greater equity, and ensure cancer control continues to be a priority in the world health and development agenda. Founded in 1933 and based in Geneva, Switzerland, UICC is the largest and
oldest international cancer organisation.

The Technical Fellowships programme and its French sub-programme dedicated promoting cancer control in Francophone Africa, Bourses pour l’Afrique Francophone are supported by a group of international cancer societies, organisations and foundations. These programmes offer one-month international fellowship opportunities to cancer professionals.

• Table of Content
• About Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
• UICC Technical Fellowships
• Aim and Benefits of UICC Technical Fellowships
• Requirements for UICC Technical Fellowships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

UICC Technical Fellowships

Aim and Benefits of UICC Technical Fellowships

US$ 3,400 (as monetary contribution towards the least expensive international travel and living costs)

Requirements for UICC Technical Fellowships Qualification

• Eligible candidates are cancer professionals such as cancer advocates, public health investigators, implementation and translational researchers, pathologists, epidemiologists, tobacco control activists and cancer registrars in the early stages of their careers who hold at least an MSc or MA.
• In addition, clinicians and nurses who are established in oncology practice and hold as a minimum an MD degree (for doctors) or RN (for nurses) are eligible to apply.
• Medical and PhD Students are not eligible

Application Deadline

How to Apply

online application to the Technical Fellowships is only accepted in English, however support to Spanish-speaking applicants is provided through the translated step by step online application guide.Step by step online application guide English

For more details, visit UICC website.