American Cancer Society international fellowships for beginning investigators (ACSBI)

Deadline 12/01/2009

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Objectives:

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 etc To advance the academic career development of beginning cancer investigators through clinical, behavioural or translational research projects

1. Be a beginning investigator or clinician in the early stages of their independent investigator career and must possess a terminal*, advanced degree with a desire to become an independent investigator 2. Applicants are to be in the early phases of their career and no longer under research mentoring. 3. Hold an academic university or hospital position with an explicit commitment to return to the home institute 4. Conduct the research at not-for-profit institutions

US$ 45,000 each for travel and stipend

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