Yamagiwa-Yoshida Memorial International Cancer (YY) Study Grants
The Yamagiwa-Yoshida Memorial International Cancer (YY) Study Grants empower postdoctoral researchers to advance basic, translational, public health, or applied cancer research through short-term (three-month) international collaborations, fostering exchange of knowledge, skills, and techniques. Supported by the Japan National Committee for UICC, these grants have nurtured over 330 Fellows from 40+ countries in nearly 50 years.
Eligibility Criteria
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Hold a PhD (or equivalent) earned at least 2 years before the call’s publication
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Demonstrated track record of peer-reviewed publications in cancer research
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Roles: researchers, clinicians, epidemiologists, or public health professionals
Funding Details
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Duration: 3 months (extensions up to 2 months possible with external funding)
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Award Value: Up to US $10,000
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Research Scope: Basic, translational, public health, or applied cancer research (no clinical training)
Key Dates
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Call Opens: September 2025
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Call Closes: November 2025
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ESMO 2024 Congress
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ASCO Annual Meeting
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OncoThon 2024, Online
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Global Summit on War & Cancer 2023, Online
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