Frequently Asked Questions

How can our organization contribute to UICC?

As a member of UICC you will join a network of over 400 institutions from over 120 countries active in the whole continuum of cancer control.
Bring your experience on what works in cancer control, contribute expertise to help maintain UICC publications at the highest possible level, participate in the World Cancer Campaign, and let us know about innovative advocacy tools, new financing methods, and policy issues in your country.

• appoint a key point of contact from your organization for UICC matters
• have your communication & media officer join UICC's global cancer control community
• participate in the World Cancer Campaign and in the World Cancer Day with a press release and in community events
• benefit from UICC logo on your events, conferences and publications (subject to approval)
• contribute to task forces and committees
• send delegates to World Cancer Congress or sponsor a symposium in the name of your institute
• participate in the General Assembly
• vote on elected officers
• contribute to the Solidarity Fund and help cancer organizations in low-income countries

What can our organization expect to get out of membership?

• be part of a global community in the fight against cancer and the opportunity to share experience and get political support.
• receive assistance to develop organizational capacity, whether at the scientific level through research fellowships and grants or by providing professional training to staff and volunteer leaders. You may request UICC expertise in developing a national cancer control plan
• access communication channels to promote your activities
• adapt advocacy tools you need to mobilize your national audience.
• qualify for travel grants to World Cancer Congress and project seed grants (reserved for low-income countries)

What are our obligations as a member organization?

As a member organization you are expected to take account of the UICC mission statement and of policy recommendations that may be issued from time to time by the UICC General Assembly or Board of Directors.
You are expected to provide UICC with a complimentary copy of your annual report and other relevant publications, to disseminate information provided by UICC within your constituency, and to inform UICC regularly of significant national developments of interest to global community and all actions of the public authorities which may affect the cancer control activities. You are required to pay your annual dues, preferably in the first quarter of the calendar year.

Can we use the UICC logo?

UICC members may use the UICC logo on their websites and promotional materials. Upon request, UICC may grant permission to use the logo for conferences organized by members under UICC auspices or for international cancer control activities that fall within the scope of the World Cancer Declaration.

How long does it take to process our application?

UICC aims to process your application as quickly as possible. If you have sent in all the information that we require to process your application, and your referees respond to our requests for a reference in good time, the whole process should take about two weeks. Sometimes it can take longer, due to missing information or delays from referees. The membership team will advise you of any further information that may be required and will keep you informed of progress.

What happens when we submit the application?

The membership team will first consult existing member organizations from your country, if any. Next, your referees will be contacted. They are given a few days to respond. Once the references are collected, the application is assessed by the CEO. You will be notified as soon as a final decision is made.

Sponsored dues

Over the years, some UICC members that could not afford, for various economic reasons, to pay membership dues have been sponsored by organizations from developed countries.
Criteria for eligibility include:

• financial need: organizations are based in the low-and middle income countries and are furthermore not able to pay the reduced fees
• good governance: organizations selected have the capacity to carry out their programs effectively
• involvement: organizations participate actively in UICC activities

The organizations applying for sponsorship are requested to submit the most recent financial report and the motivation letter to membership department at membership@uicc.org. In principle the sponsorship is agreed for one year. UICC will encourage in particular twinning opportunities between similar institutions from different countries.