UICC Technical Fellowships 2026 – Short-Term Global Training for Cancer Professionals

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UICC Technical Fellowships 2026 – Short-Term Global Training for Cancer Professionals

The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) has opened applications for its Technical Fellowships 2026, a global programme supporting cancer professionals through short-term international learning visits.

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, this fellowship enables participants to gain practical skills, knowledge exchange, and hands-on experience through placements lasting 2 weeks to 2 months at host institutions worldwide.

Fellowship Overview

Duration: 2 weeks to 2 months
Format: International learning visits
Focus: Practical training and knowledge exchange
Target: Cancer professionals globally (priority for LMICs)

Funding

The fellowship provides:

Economy return flight
Living allowance (based on host country)

Example (1-month stay):

~$1,440 (low/middle-income countries)
~$3,700 (high-income countries)

Who Can Apply

Clinicians
Nurses
Pathologists
Public health professionals
Other cancer-related specialists

Priority is given to applicants from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Hold at least a Master’s degree (or MD / RN with certification)
Have minimum 5 years’ experience in the cancer field
Be employed at a relevant institution (hospital, university, registry, etc.)
Return to their home institution after the fellowship

Not eligible:

Students (undergraduate, Master’s, PhD)
Projects for conferences, workshops, or basic training

Focus Areas

The 2026 call emphasizes public health and cancer control, including:

Cancer prevention & early detection
Risk factors (behavioral, environmental)
Epidemiology & cancer registries
Diagnosis & treatment (e.g., oncology, surgery observerships)
Patient support & palliative care
Cancer economics
National cancer control planning

Special focus for 2026:

Cervical cancer & HPV vaccination access

Application Process

Applications must be submitted via the SmartSimple platform
Required documents include:
- Host institution invitation letter
- Supervisor attestation forms (home & host)

Applications are reviewed through a confidential peer-review process, with results released within 90 days after the deadline.