Union for International Cancer Control Technical Fellowships

The UICC Technical Fellowships provide cancer professionals with the opportunity to gain new knowledge, skills, and techniques in cancer control through short learning visits lasting two weeks to two months. Originally launched in 1976 as the International Cancer Research Technology Transfer Awards (CRETT), this program has facilitated knowledge exchange for over four decades.

📖 About the Fellowship

The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) Technical Fellowships aim to:

• Facilitate the international exchange and development of technical knowledge and skills in cancer control.
• Build the capacity of individuals and their home organizations by enabling the effective application and dissemination of newly acquired skills upon return.
• Support the development of networks of cancer control professionals to share best practices, knowledge, and provide ongoing support, guidance, or training.

📅 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: June 06, 2025
• Application Deadline: August 04, 2025
• Category: Fellowship
• Sponsor Organization: Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

🎁 Benefits

• Fellowship award amounts are calculated by UICC based on:
  • The fellowship duration.
  • Published scales for living costs.
  • Economy flight estimates from the home to host countries.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The fellowship is open to the following professionals working in the field of cancer control:

1. Public Health Professionals, including:
   • Epidemiologists
   • Health educators
   • Social workers
   • Nutritionists
   • Administrators
   • Other specialized professionals
2. Cancer Researchers performing translational, clinical, and/or implementation research.
3. Clinicians, Nurses, and Pathologists.

Academic and Professional Requirements:

• Applicants must hold a minimum of a Master's degree.
• Qualified medical doctors may be considered without a higher degree (e.g., MD) if they:
  • Hold or are within a year of holding a board certification (or equivalent) in a cancer-related specialty.
• Registered nurses with an RN qualification are eligible.
• An equivalent one-year training qualification in a cancer-related specialty post-university degree (e.g., cancer registrar training) is acceptable.
• Candidates must have worked in the field of cancer for at least five years prior to applying.

Ineligibility:

• Medical and PhD students are not eligible to apply.

🗓 Application Process

1. Visit the UICC Technical Fellowships Application Portal for detailed information.
2. Apply directly through the application portal.

📌 Key Dates

• Application Deadline: August 04, 2025

For more information, visit the official Union for International Cancer Control Technical Fellowships page.

• Fellowship award amounts are calculated by UICC based on the fellowship duration and published scales for living costs and economy flight estimates from the home to host countries.