The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) offers two-year postdoctoral fellowships in Lyon, France, to support advanced research on cancer etiology, prevention, and global burden. Fellows receive a monthly stipend, travel support, and access to IARC’s multidisciplinary scientific network.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant field (e.g., biology, epidemiology, public health, medicine).
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Research proposals should focus on cancer etiology/mechanisms (infections, nutrition, lifestyle, environment, radiation, genetics), cancer prevention strategies (primary prevention, screening, implementation research), describing the global cancer burden, or evaluating carcinogenicity/preventive interventions.
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Fellowships are tenable only at IARC’s headquarters in Lyon, France.
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No nationality restrictions—all countries of origin are eligible.
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Applicants must be available to undertake full-time research at IARC for the two-year period.
Funding Details:
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Duration: 24 months (second year is contingent upon satisfactory appraisal).
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Monthly Stipend: €2,950 (net).
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Travel Costs: Round-trip airfare for the awardee (and, in some cases, dependants).
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Allowances: Dependents and health insurance allowances, if applicable.
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Additional Benefits: Full access to IARC’s laboratories, data resources, and global collaborative network.
Where to Go for Further Information:
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Contact:
IARC Fellowship Unit – [email protected]