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The African Cancer STARS Program Welcomes its First Class of Trainees
On May 16, 2022 the first class of 24 African Cancer STARS participants began their training.
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Applications Open October 3, 2022 For The 2023 Stars Program!
Are you a doctoral level researcher committed to a career in cancer research in sub-Saharan Africa? or Do you have a health care or research background and interested in developing skills to manage cancer research projects?
If so, we invite you to apply to participate in a 9-month part-time training activity that aims to create a cadre of individuals who will obtain fundamental skills to lead and support high quality cancer research in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Key Dates
| Cycle 2 Program Announcement and Applications Open | October 3, 2022 |
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| Pre-recorded Webinar for Potential Applicants | Slides - Video |
| Letter of Intent (LOI) Due Date (online submission) | December 30, 2022, 23:59 GMT |
| Second Pre-recorded Webinar for Potential Applicants | Slides - Video |
| Application Due Date (email applications to contact@africancancerstars.org) | February 6, 2023, 23:59 GMT |
| Scientific Merit Review | March, 2023 |
| Decisions Announced | April 3, 2023 |
| Training Start Date | May 15, 2023 |
How to Apply
- See full details of the program (Download a Copy)
- See pre-approved institutions
- See eligible countries
- See frequently asked questions (FAQ)
- Form for applying to become an approved institution
- First, submit Letter of Intent by December 30, 2022
- Then, submit a full application by February 6, 2023 to email: contact@africancancerstars.org. Please ensure that all components of the application are attached including the letters of support from Institution, Sponsor, and Mentoring Team, as well as biosketches.
- Click here to access this cycle's PI track curriculum for 2022.
- Click here to access this cycle's PM track curriculum for 2022.
Upcoming Events
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| Cycle 2 Program Announcement and deadline for submitting applications | - |
Join the STARS Community
Click here to register and join the online learning communities.
