Translational Research Unit Visits
These two, three or four days visits are educational events for young oncologists.
Fellowship |
Deadline |
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Translational Visits |
Applications will open in Autumn 2024 |
Gain insight into oncology care and translational research at a top cancer centreThey provide the opportunity to:
- Support efforts to expand professional networks with a European institution of excellence
Amount and duration
Each awardee will receive 1,000€ to cover travel, local transport and accommodation. The host institute will receive 2,500€ for administration costs.
Application Requirements
Please read the full Guidelines and Application Instructions for TRU Visit Fellowships before starting your application.
Applicants must:
- Be an ESMO member of 40 years or under at the time of the application
- Be proficient in English
- Be an oncologist or in training to become an oncologist, currently working in internal medicine or medical, radiation or surgical oncology
NB: Candidates who have previously participated in an ESMO TRU Visit cannot apply to take part in a second visit and are therefore not eligible.
Application must include:
- Completed online application form
- Motivation letter
- Recommendation letter from home institute
Application review process
Applications are reviewed by the ESMO Fellowship Committee which comprises leaders in the oncology field. The committee will evaluate and score all aspects of the application, and in particular focus on:
- The extent and level of previous education (CV)
- Motivation letter
- Other professional training
- Quality of the application
- How the acquired information and knowledge will be used in the home institute
Priority will be given to applicants who are not currently working at an institute of excellence as well as to applicants who have no laboratory experience, as the TRU Visit is an introduction to translational research.
Applicants with the highest score will be awarded the fellowship.
Important: All applications must be submitted in English; incomplete applications will not be accepted; applicants will be notified about the result approximately one month after the application deadline.