ACSBI Fellowship Call for Proposals now open

Kickstart your research career with an American Cancer Society International Fellowships for Beginning Investigators (ACSBI)

We are pleased to announce the call for proposals for the 2015 ACSBI Fellowships. The application closing date is 1st November 2014. The ACSBI offers a 12 months fellowship with a value of USD50,000 for beginning investigators. Preference will be given to projects with potential benefit to low- and middle-income countries.

WHAT

12 month international fellowship
Award value of USD 50,000

AIMS

To foster a bi-directional flow of research knowledge, experience, expertise, and innovation between countries
To support the promotion of cancer control in developing countries through epidemiology, cancer control and other areas of cancer research
To advance the academic career development of beginning cancer investigators through translational, clinical, behavioural or population research projects

WHO

Beginning investigators or clinicians:

Who possess a terminal, advanced degree in their field
Who hold an academic university or hospital position with an explicit commitment to return to their home institute
In the early phases of their career as an independent investigator and no longer under research mentoring

WHY

Former Grantees report*:

Knowledge and research skills were significantly increased, thus preparing them to better compete internationally
Publications with their Host mentors resulted from their ACSBI Fellowship research
Mentoring received in the Host Institutions was extremely important and very effective for their subsequent professional development
Ability to obtain research funding is increased upon return to their home institution
Unique opportunity for international research

* Findings from a UICC survey of former ACSBI grantees conducted in 2012.

APPLY NOW

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE - 1st November 2014

Remember – Start your application early, an award winning proposal takes time.

For more information regarding ACSBI Fellowships, visit the Fellowships section.

Should you have any questions, please contact us at fellows@uicc.org

Last update

Friday 07 June 2019