FIRC-AIRC fellowships fund early-career Italian scientists to conduct advanced cancer research in Italy or abroad, supporting both pre-doc and post-doc projects to foster the next generation of oncology researchers.
Funder: Foundation for Cancer Research in Italy
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026
Funding Amounts: Annual, biennial, or triennial fellowships; amount and duration vary by career stage (pre-doc/post-doc).
Summary: Fellowships supporting young Italian researchers in cancer research projects in Italy or abroad.
The Foundation for Cancer Research in Italy (Fondazione FIRC-AIRC) offers annual, biennial, and triennial fellowships for young Italian researchers pursuing scientific projects in the field of oncology. These fellowships are designed to support early-career scientists—both pre-doctoral and post-doctoral—who wish to undertake research in leading laboratories either in Italy or internationally. The program aims to foster the development of new generations of cancer researchers and help them build a solid foundation for their scientific careers.