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.

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.

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

The UICC Young Leaders Programme is sponsored by Roche, with support from Cancer Council Australia