News 28 June 2013 ACSBI Fellowship Call for Proposals now open American Cancer Society International Fellowships for Beginning Investigators (ACSBI) Header Paragraph Application closing date 1st November 2013 WHAT 12 month international fellowship Award value of USD 50,000 Aims: To foster a bi-directional flow of research knowledge, experience, expertise, and innovation between countries To support the promotion of cancer control in developing countries through epidemiology, cancer control etc To advance the academic career development of beginning cancer investigators through clinical, behavioural or translational research projects to initiate, set-up or pursue bilateral cancer research projects with collaborating investigators abroad WHO Beginning investigators or clinicians: Who possess a terminal, advanced degree in their field Who hold an academic university or hospital position with an explicit commitment to return to their home institute In the early phases of their career as an independent investigator and no longer under research mentoring The research proposed must be conducted at not-for-profit institutions Cannot be in residence in the host laboratory at time of application or during the review process WHY Former Grantees report: Knowledge and research skills were significantly increased, thus preparing them to better compete internationally Publications with their Host mentors resulted from their ACSBI Fellowship research Mentoring received in the Host Institutions was extremely important and very effective for their subsequent professional development Ability to obtain research funding is increased upon return to their home institution Unique opportunity for international research CLICK HERE TO APPLY * Findings from a UICC survey of former ACSBI grantees conducted in 2012. Last update Friday 07 June 2019 Share this page