Fellowships and Training in Cancer Research

The Consortium sponsors a number of fellowships and training workshops for cancer researchers, nurses, and scholars from Ireland and Northern Ireland. Interested individuals are encouraged to compete for fellowships or short-term (1-6 weeks) training programs, a portion of which can be conducted at NCI (Bethesda, Maryland U.S.) or at other NCI sites. Some educational opportunities on the island of Ireland are also available to U.S. citizens. To be considered for selection, all applicants must meet the eligibility requirements specified by each program. E-learning opportunities, such as videoconferencing, are also being explored.

CONSORTIUM-SPONSORED PROGRAMS

1. HRB/NCI Health Economics Fellowships in Cancer - Open to graduate students, researchers, and applicants with advanced degrees in medicine or other science in a relevant discipline. The duration of the fellowship will be four years leading to a PhD degree in health economics. Call for Applications – CLOSED.
   
   
2. Joint Research Projects in Cancer - Three-year fellowship for shared post-doctoral research on a defined research project of mutual interest to Irish and U.S. cancer researchers.
   
   
3. NCI Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program - Opportunity to obtain a Masters in Public Health (MPH) degree in year one, followed by two years of mentored research in the National Cancer Institute's distinguished Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program in Washington, D.C.
   
   
4. NCI Clinical Trials Training for Nurses Program - Short-term (1-6 weeks) training in clinical trials at NCI for oncology nurses.
   
   
5. NCI Summer Curriculum in Cancer Prevention - Open to U.S. and international health professionals in multiple disciplines with an interest in the science and practice of cancer prevention and control. One 4-week course of study on Principles and Practice of Cancer Prevention and Control and one 1-week Molecular course of study, held consecutively at NCI, Rockville, MD U.S.

WHY APPLY TO OUR PROGRAMS?

• Take advantage of opportunities to immerse yourself in the cancer program of partner institutions in Ireland, Northern Ireland, and the U.S.
• Travel and network with scientists from around the world. Meet scientists at NCI and work in state-of-the-art NCI laboratories.
• Join a network of Irish, Northern Irish, and American scholars who have completed NCI programs.
• Become part of the community of skilled medical oncologists, research nurses, scientists, and other cancer professionals very much needed on the island of Ireland.

Funding for travel, accommodations, and salary or stipend is provided through the applicants' home jurisdictions; NCI provides funding for on-site training in the U.S.

To learn more about individuals who have come through our programs, visit Consortium Scholars.