Applications are now open for the Young Leaders programme

Up to 10 participants will be selected to learn more about global cancer control and work on projects involving priority topics in cancer. Applications are open until 25 May.

Young Leaders at the World Cancer Congress 2022 in Geneva, Switzerland

UICC is encouraging mid-career cancer control professionals, who have contributed to progress in cancer control in their country or region and are motivated to expand their influence to drive impact globally, to apply for the 2023-24 cycle of its Young Leaders programme.

Up to 10 participants will be selected to learn more about global cancer control, work on projects involving priority topics in cancer, and attend UICC's two flagship international events: the World Cancer Leaders’ Summit and World Cancer Congress.

Applications close on 25 May. To be eligible to apply, you must be 40 years old or younger, able to communicate in English and have worked professionally in cancer control for at least 5 years.

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Tuesday 18 April 2023

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