UICC Yamagiwa-Yoshida Memorial International Study Grants (YY), Abroad

Applications
are invited for Yamagiwa-Yoshida Memorial International Study Grants (YY) to
pursue a research collaboration abroad. The applicant may be of any nationality
and may reside in any country in the world at the time of the application.

Their
purpose is to enable cancer investigators from any country to carry out
bilateral research projects abroad which exploit complementary materials or
skills, including advanced training in experimental methods or special
techniques.

UICC’s
mission is to unite the cancer community to reduce the global cancer burden, to
promote greater equity, and to integrate cancer control into the world health
and development agenda. Founded in 1933, UICC has provided grants to more than
6,000 cancer professionals and institutions in support of cancer control,
prevention and early detection, research, education, advocacy and community
outreach.

Course
Level: Grants
are available to pursue research.

Study
Subject:
The YY grant provides an important opportunity to advance cancer research
through international collaboration. Their purpose is to enable cancer
investigators from any country to carry out bilateral research projects abroad
which exploit complementary materials or skills, including advanced training in
experimental methods or special techniques.

Area
of interest in cancer research:

Biology,
Etiology, Prevention, Early Detection, Diagnosis, and Prognosis, Treatment,
Cancer Control, Survivorship, and, Outcomes Research.

Scholarship
Award:
Grants of US$ 10,000 each will be awarded.

Number
of Scholarships: Up
to 14-16 grants are available per year.

Scholarship
can be taken in Abroad

Eligibility: The following
criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the
scholarship:

Possess
PhD (or equivalent degree*) at least 2 years prior to the application
closing date of the YY Selection applied for
Actively
engaged in cancer research
Have
recent publications in the international peer-reviewed literature

Nationality:
The
applicant may be of any nationality and may reside in any country in the world
at the time of the application.

College
Admission Requirement

Entrance
Requirements: The applicant must have been awarded his/her PhD (or equivalent
degree) at least 2 years prior to the publication date of the call for
proposals.

English
Language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English are
usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher
level required by the University.

How
to Apply: The
mode of application is online. The completed application along with all
documents must be submitted online in English and are accepted at any time.
Electronic signatures are acceptable. For abstracts and reprints, the specific
report PubMed url or manuscript in electronic format is to be provided.
Applications will be acknowledged promptly and candidates advised by email if
items are missing. Upon request, applications may be considered for the next
selection if these were received after the closing dates or were found to be
incomplete. New release and invitation letters with new project dates as well
as reprints would be required. However, those that have undergone a review and
selection process and were not approved for funding cannot be resubmitted.
Candidates are encouraged to submit new applications for new work projects.

The
application process is conducted online only. In addition, several documents
are to be uploaded as an appendix to the application form: