The Fondazione AIRC per la Ricerca sul Cancro ETS offers Short-Term Fellowships to support young scientists and physician-scientists in acquiring new skills or techniques in cancer research through visits of one to three months. These visits must take place in a cancer-focused laboratory or hospital either outside Italy or, if within Italy, in a different region from the applicant’s current affiliation. The fellowship covers mobility-related costs such as travel, accommodation, and health insurance.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Open to applicants of any nationality.
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Must either:
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Hold a PhD or Specialty (no more than 10 years old), or
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Be enrolled in a PhD or Specialty program.
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Must be working in cancer research at a lab/hospital in Italy.
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Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the field of cancer.
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Applications must be submitted at least 3 months before the proposed start date.
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Not eligible: applicants with permanent positions, current AIRC individual grant holders, those returning to former institutions, or visits within commuting distance.
Funding Details:
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Maximum of 1,500 EUR per month (up to 4,500 EUR total).
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Covers one round-trip (economy fare), accommodation, local transport, and health insurance.
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Reimbursement based on receipts and actual expenditures.
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AIRC funds cannot overlap with other financial support sources.
Deadline:
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There are no application deadlines; applications can be submitted throughout the year, until all available budget has been spent.
More Information:
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Application portal: AIRC Funding Portal
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Helpdesk: [email protected]