The ESMO Palliative Care Fellowship offers short-term, intensive training in palliative and supportive care at an ESMO Designated Centre of Integrated Oncology and Palliative Care. It is aimed at early-career oncologists and related specialists who want structured exposure to advanced symptom management, communication, and integrated oncology, palliative models. Fellows observe and participate in multidisciplinary care and are expected to bring back practical changes to their home institutions.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Medical doctor (e.g., medical oncology, radiation oncology, palliative medicine, internal medicine, anesthesia) actively involved in cancer care
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ESMO member in good standing (membership required before applying).
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Early-career level (typically within ~10 years of oncology training; see ESMO guidelines for exact cut-offs)
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Sufficient language skills for the host centre (usually English and/or local language)
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Written support from home institution confirming leave and reintegration
Funding Details:
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Short-term clinical observership/attachment (duration defined in fellowship guidelines; usually weeks to a few months).
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Travel and living costs supported according to ESMO fellowship scales (exact stipend and caps as per current fellowship rules)
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Training at an ESMO Designated Centre of Integrated Oncology and Palliative Care
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No overhead/indirect costs; funds must be used for fellow’s fellowship-related expenses only
Deadline:
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Next application cycle opens and closes according to ESMO’s annual fellowship calendar (check current call for exact dates; most recent calls have opened in Q4 with deadlines in early Q1).
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