Rapid international transfer of cancer research knowledge and clinical technology
The aim of the UICC ICRETT fellowships is to facilitate rapid international transfer of cancer research and clinical technology, exchange knowledge and enhance skills in basic, clinical, behavioural and epidemiological areas of cancer research cancer control and prevention and to acquire appropriate clinical management, diagnostic and therapeutic expertise for effective application and use in the home organization upon return.
Since its inception in 1976, the ICRETT fellowships have contributed to the development of the professional capacity of over 2500 ICRETT Fellows from over 110 countries by facilitating appropriate person-to-person training in specific areas that are relevant to the cancer research, clinical management and other cancer control activities being conducted in the Fellows’ home countries.
| Target candidates | Investigators, clinicians, public health professionals |
| Duration | 1 month |
| Extension | Up to 2 months with funding secured by the Fellow from the home or host organization and at no cost to the UICC |
| Available | 120-150 per year |
| Average value | US$ 3,400 (as contribution towards the least expensive international travel and living costs) |
| Application closing date | None. Applications are accepted at any time |
| Notification of results | Generally within 60 days of registration |
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