Deadline: Continuous application

Objectives: to facilitate rapid international transfer of cancer research and clinical technology; to exchange knowledge and enhance skills in basic, clinical, behavioral and epidemiological areas of cancer research; cancer control and prevention; to acquire appropriate clinical management, diagnostic and therapeutic expertise for effective application and use in the home organization upon return

Profile of eligible candidates: appropriately qualified; investigators, pathologists, epidemiologists, laboratory technicians, tobacco control activists and cancer registrars in the early stages of their careers; clinicians who are established in oncology practice.

Research training: cancer prevention and control (including tobacco control); basic, applied and clinical cancer research; epidemiology, cancer registration, public education and behavioral sciences.

Clinical training: surgery, radio- and chemotherapy, medical oncology, multidisciplinary cancer care, clinical trials, detection and diagnosis.

Prevention-oriented projects are especially encouraged.

Selection is conducted by an international panel of experts based on:

• the scientific evaluation of the research/clinical training plan

• the experience and qualifications of the candidate

• the suitability of the host organization and host supervisor

• appropriate duration

• the availability of appropriate facilities and resources to apply and disseminate the acquired skills upon return to the home organization

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