# International Research Fellowships

**Funder:** Swiss Cancer Research
**Deadline:** 31 January 2027 (12:00 CET; further cut-off 31 July)
**Duration:** Up to 2 years
**Consortium:** No - individual applicant, hosted by an eligible host organization abroad
**Application:** Single stage
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** CH
**Official call:** https://www.cancerresearch.ch/for-researchers/funding-opportunities/translate-to-english-fellowships/translate-to-english-international-research-fellowships/
**Last updated:** 13 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Fellowships for early-career clinicians with a medical degree and prior cancer research or treatment experience, to gain research training abroad. Requires two support letters and proof of sponsorship from an eligible host organization; applications submitted online via the Grant Application Portal (GAP).

## Summary

The Swiss Cancer Research International Research Fellowship funds up to two years abroad for early-career clinicians with a medical degree and prior experience in cancer research or treatment, letting them gain research experience at a host institution outside their home base. The call runs twice a year, with a single online application requiring two support letters and proof of sponsorship from an eligible host organization.

## Who should apply

- Early-career clinicians holding a medical degree
- Applicants with prior experience in cancer research or treatment
- Researchers seeking a research placement abroad at a sponsoring host institution
- Individual applicants (no consortium required)

## Key dates

- Deadline 31 January 2027, 12:00 noon CET (call also runs each 31 July)
- Single-stage online application via the Grant Application Portal
- Up to two-year fellowship duration

## Tips for applicants

- Secure proof of sponsorship from the host organization early, since it is a submission requirement, not a formality added later.
- Line up both required support letters well before the 12:00 noon CET deadline, as late letters risk an incomplete application.
- Frame the proposal around gaining research experience abroad, the fellowship is explicitly for clinicians moving outside their current setting.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does the Swiss Cancer Research International Research Fellowship pay?

The metadata does not specify a funding amount; applicants should confirm the stipend directly with Swiss Cancer Research.

### How long does the fellowship last?

Up to two years, hosted at an eligible host organization abroad.

### Who is eligible for this fellowship?

Early-career clinicians with a medical degree and prior experience in cancer research or treatment who have secured sponsorship from an eligible host organization.

### When is the deadline for the Swiss Cancer Research International Research Fellowship?

The call runs twice a year, with deadlines on 31 January and 31 July at 12:00 noon CET; the next deadline is 31 January 2027.

### Is this a solo or team application?

It is an individual application with no consortium required, though it needs two support letters and host sponsorship.

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