Long-term International Fellowship
The Long-term International Fellowship supports early-career oncologists from LMICs with advanced clinical and research training abroad and ongoing research collaboration to build oncology expertise in their home countries.
Funder: Conquer Cancer - the ASCO Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $60,000 total for 12 or 18 months; paid in two equal installments to home institution.
Summary: Supports early-career oncologists from low- and middle-income countries with advanced mentor-led training abroad and ongoing research collaboration.
Key Information: For early-career oncologists in LMICs; requires pre-existing mentor relationship at a US, Canadian, or European host institution.
Description
The Long-term International Fellowship (LIFe) is designed to build oncology capacity and expertise in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) by supporting early-career oncologists. The fellowship provides a blended training experience: up to six months of in-person clinical and research training at a host institution in the US, Canada, or Europe, followed by six to twelve months of virtual mentorship. After returning home, fellows continue their research projects in collaboration with their mentors. Fellows may choose a 12- or 18-month program duration. The goal is to enhance cancer care and research in the fellows’ home countries through advanced, mentor-guided skill development and ongoing collaboration.
