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. Successful candidates will be awarded up to $25,000 to support travel and training related costs.
Key Dates
| Program Announcement and Applications Open | October 1, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Webinar for Potential Applicants | November 15, 2021, 16:00 GMT — Slides - Video |
| Letter of Intent (LOI) Due Date (online submission) | December 31, 2021, 23:59 GMT |
| Webinar for Potential Applicants | January 10, 2022, 16:00 GMT — Slides - Video |
| Application Due Date (online submission) | February 4, 2022, 23:59 GMT |
| Scientific Merit Review | March, 2022 |
| Decisions Announced | April 1, 2022 |
| Training Start Date | May 16, 2022 |
Eligibility
- All Applicants: African nationals resident in Sub-Saharan Africa are eligible to apply.
- Principal Investigator Track: Doctoral-level researchers intending to build a cancer research career in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Project Manager Track: Candidates of any background with the skills, knowledge and resources necessary to carry out project management are eligible.