Swiss Cancer Research
International Research Fellowships
12:00 CET; further cut-off 31 July
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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.
Details
| Funder | Swiss Cancer Research |
| Deadline | 31 January 2027 |
| Duration | Up to 2 years |
| Consortium | No - individual applicant, hosted by an eligible host organization abroad |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
| Eligible countries | CH |
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).
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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