Two-year ESMO fellowship for young physicians to lead high-impact digital and computational pathology projects that accelerate precision oncology; includes ESMO meeting access and structured faculty mentorship.
Eligibility Criteria:
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ESMO member; age ≤40 at application (extension of one year per child for parental leave).
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Qualified medical doctor; 100% effort on the proposed project.
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Fellowship may be hosted at any institution worldwide.
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Required application materials: online form; research proposal (template); CV with publications/presentations (templates, strict page limits); motivation letter (max 2 pages, Arial Narrow ≥11 pt); recommendation letter from host Head of Department confirming protected time and any project funding.
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Applications assessed by ESMO Leadership Development Committee; final approval by ESMO Executive Board.
Funding Details:
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EUR 200,000 total over 2 years to supplement the fellow’s salary.
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Complimentary registration for the ESMO Congress and other relevant ESMO meetings.
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Paired mentoring with an ESMO Faculty member; goals and regular meetings (at least every two months) required.
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Sponsored by AstraZeneca.
Deadline:
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Applications open in Autumn 2025; exact deadline to be announced.
Where to Go for Further Information:
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Check the ESMO Fellowships webpage for the application portal and templates.
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Questions: [email protected].