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Technical Fellowships

Union for International Cancer Control

UICC’s Technical Fellowships provide cancer professionals the chance to gain new knowledge, skills and techniques in cancer control through short learning visits of two weeks to two months’ duration. This specific fellowship opportunity was originally launched in 1976, and was called the International Cancer Research Technology Transfer awards (ICRETT), and has facilitated knowledge exchange for the last four decades.

Objectives

Facilitate the international exchange and development of technical knowledge and skills in cancer control.
Build capacity of the individual and the home organisation through the effective application and dissemination of the newly acquired skills in the home organisation upon return.
Support the development of networks of cancer control professionals for the continued sharing of best practices and knowledge, and the informal provision of ongoing support, guidance or training.

Call for applications

The 2026 call for applications will be open from 3 April to 4 June 2026

Award amounts

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. For more information, refer to the application guidelines.

Scope of the call

The 2026 call will have a strong emphasis on public health and the training of health professionals on cost-effective and evidence-based cancer control strategies and interventions relevant to and appropriate to the applicant’s context, and the wider health system.

Fellowships on preventing cancer or detecting it early as well as those projects that ensure equitable access to affordable and effective treatment and the supportive and palliative care of cancer survivors are prioritised. UICC particularly welcomes applications aligned with its Business plan and path to 2028, including improving access and health systems for cancer, increasing attention on women’s cancers and lung cancer and advocating for greater people-centred care. In 2026, UICC is specifically encouraging applications related to cervical cancer, particularly projects supporting the introduction or scale-up of access to HPV vaccination.

Fellowship topics will include cancer research, if it is implementation, translational or clinical research that leads directly to improved health and well-being of cancer patients. Applications on purely basic research are not encouraged, with applicants working on these topics encouraged to apply for a YY Study Grant.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

🌍 1. Strong Alignment with Global Cancer Control Priorities (Top Predictor)

UICC prioritizes projects aligned with:

Cancer prevention & early detection
Access to diagnosis and treatment
Palliative care
Health system strengthening

👉 Clear linkage to global cancer control goals is essential

🎯 2. Focus on Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs)

A major distinguishing predictor:

Projects benefiting LMIC settings are strongly favored
Applicants from or working in resource-limited settings have higher success

👉 Equity and global impact are central to UICC funding decisions

🤝 3. Capacity Building & Knowledge Transfer (Critical Predictor)

UICC grants are designed to:

Build local expertise
Transfer skills between institutions
Strengthen long-term capacity

Examples:

Training programs
Institutional collaborations
Skill development initiatives

👉 This is often more important than pure research output

🌐 4. International Collaboration

Successful applications typically include:

Cross-country partnerships
Mentorship or host institutions
Clear knowledge exchange plans

👉 North–South and South–South collaborations are highly valued

🧪 5. Feasibility in Resource-Limited Settings

Practical, implementable solutions
Adaptation to local infrastructure
Cost-effective approaches

👉 Overly complex or resource-heavy projects are often rejected

👩‍⚕️ 6. Applicant Commitment & Career Impact

Demonstrated commitment to:
- Cancer control
- Public health impact
Clear plan for applying knowledge post-grant

👉 UICC invests in people, not just projects

📊 7. Clear Outcomes & Measurable Impact

Defined deliverables such as:
- Training outcomes
- Policy influence
- Clinical improvements

👉 Impact must be immediate and practical

💰 8. Modest & Justified Budget

UICC grants are usually:
- Small to medium-sized
Budget must be:
- Realistic
- Efficient

👉 Overly ambitious budgets reduce chances

📑 9. Strong Application Narrative

Clear, concise proposal
Well-structured objectives and timeline
Strong justification of host institution (for fellowships)

🏥 10. Institutional Support

Support from:
- Home institution
- Host institution (if applicable)
Access to required facilities and mentorship

📊 Summary: Key Predictors (Ranked)

Highest impact factors:

Alignment with global cancer control priorities
LMIC relevance
Capacity building & knowledge transfer

Moderate predictors:
4. International collaboration
5. Feasibility in low-resource settings
6. Applicant commitment

Supporting factors:
7. Measurable outcomes
8. Budget clarity
9. Proposal quality

💡 Insider Insight

Unlike pharma or EU grants:

👉 Union for International Cancer Control focuses on equity + capacity building over high-end research

Training impact often outweighs publications
“Who benefits and how sustainably?” is the key question

Specialties

Cancer

Oncology

Eligibility Requirements

Public health professionals including epidemiologists, health educators, social workers, nutritionists, administrators and other specialised professionals working in the field of cancer control; cancer researchers performing translational, clinical and/or implementation research; clinicians, nurses and pathologists.

Applicants must hold a minimum of a Master’s degree, while qualified medical doctors may be considered in the absence of a higher degree (i.e an MD) if they hold or are within a year of holding a board certification (or equivalent) in a cancer-related specialty, and registered nurses who have an RN qualification are also eligible to apply.
An equivalent one-year’s training qualification in a specialty related to cancer post university degree can be accepted as an equivalent to a Master’s degree, for example training as a cancer registrar.
All candidates should have worked in the field of cancer for at least five years prior to applying.
Medical and PhD Students are not eligible to apply.

Application guidelines including the full list of eligibility criteria will be published when the call opens

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Union for International Cancer Control

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 31-33 Avenue Giuseppe Motta 1202 Geneva

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