Fellowships
Established in 1962, the Fellowships is one of UICC's oldest and most established portfolio of programmes.

The Fellowships programme is one of UICC's oldest initiative, established in 1962. Whilst it has developed and adapted over time, the programme's objective remains the same: to strengthen workforce capacity in cancer control by facilitating the exchange of knowledge, expertise and technical skills in cancer prevention, early detection and diagnosis, treatment and palliative care. UICC Fellowships also enable networking and collaboration across institutions and countries.
What are UICC Fellowships?
- Short-term international training and learning opportunities for professionals working in all aspects of cancer control (click here and here for examples of recently awarded Fellows and their chosen topics).
- Individual in-person visits or virtual sessions with leading experts to gain technical knowledge and tailored advice.
The UICC Fellowships programme support individuals from all over the world, and from all areas of cancer control. Over 4,000 fellowships have been awarded to date.
Learn more about the long-term impacts of the Fellowships programme
Programme overview
Fellowship programmes | Call dates | Duration of visit | Award amount | Eligible Candidates | Language of Application |
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Technical Fellowships | 3 June to 12 August 2024 |
From two weeks to two months |
2,200 to 5,800 USD |
Master's Degree or medical equivalent |
English |
Bourses pour l’Afrique | 3 juin à 12 aout 2024 | De deux semaines jusqu'à deux mois | 2,200 à 5,800 USD | Titulaires d’un Master ou équivalent | Français |
YY study grants | Open Autumn 2024, close date to be confirmed | Three months | up to maximum 10,000 USD | >2 years post PhD | English |
Virtual Fellowships |
1 January- 31 December 2024 |
Four one-hour video calls |
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Cancer control professionals working in a UICC member organisation |
English, French or Spanish |