Young Leaders Programme

UICC aims to nurture aspiring young cancer control professionals to become successful leaders in cancer control and the wider global health community.

In order to do so, UICC offers a unique opportunity to become a UICC Young Leader and to be part of a global network of inspiring and ambitious young leaders in cancer control. Through the programme, UICC will facilitate opportunities for peer-to-peer learning, for networking and connecting with experienced leaders, and the chance to engage and participate in recognised international events.

Click here to meet our 2019/2020 cohort of Young Leaders

What is the Young Leaders Programme?

UICC's Young Leaders Programme begins every second year at the World Cancer Leaders' Summit for a duration of 12 months.

The programme focuses on the following key areas:

International Engagement: Attend the World Cancer Congress and the World Cancer Leaders’ Summit and participate in dedicated sessions and networking opportunities at both events.
Learning and Networking: Access leadership development and capacity building opportunities as well as UICC’s international network of cancer control organisations
Regional Impact: Attend an event or organise a study visit with regional relevance to promote knowledge sharing and collaboration in cancer control.

Following completion of the programme our Young Leaders become members of our growing Young Leaders Alumni community where we provide them with opportunities and support to ensure their continued engagement with UICC.

Learn more about Young Leaders Alumni here

Testimonials

It was a great honour and privilege to be selected as a UICC Young Leader and it felt like the recognition of the important role of palliative care in humane cancer care. I had the opportunity to meet leaders and stakeholders from all over the world whom I wouldn’t be able to meet otherwise.

Christian Ntizimira, Young Leader 2016

Executive Secretary of Rwanda Palliative Care & Hospice Organisation

Click here to read about our past Young Leaders' Experiences

Young Leader Eligibilty Criteria

UICC defines a young leader as being someone who is:

up to and including 40 years of age at the application deadline
an established cancer control professional with demonstrated impact in his/her network/organisation
a self-starter with proven experience in community engagement and mobilisation
fluent in English (both spoken and written) for successful interaction at an international level

Benefits to Young Leaders

Recognition and visibility: Young Leaders will be profiled and showcased on the UICC website as well as at all relevant events.
Access: Young Leaders will enjoy exclusive access to events such as the World Cancer Leaders’ Summit which is a high-level, invite only event.
Engagement: Young Leaders will always have a point of contact at the UICC secretariat in Geneva. They will be offered the opportunity to join UICC Congress committees (for e.g. Abstract or Programme Committee) or task forces depending on their interests and expertise.
Community: Young Leaders will join the prestigious and existing group of Young Leaders alumni, a proactive community of cancer control professionals who engage with and support UICC’s work.