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International Cancer Research Fellowships - 2

Project description

Cancer research fellowship training programme

Co-funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, iCARE-2 is an international cancer research fellowship programme for training a new generation of cancer researchers. The merit-based fellowship programme is managed by the AIRC Foundation for cancer research ETS, a private non-profit foundation created to find a cure for cancer through research. It is the leading charity providing about 40 % of all funds invested in cancer research in Italy. The iCARE-2 programme will let fellows choose the cancer-related topic of their research, their supervisors and hosting institutions worldwide. The extensive training in innovative research areas and acquisition of transferable skills will bring young scientists to the forefront of cancer research, paving the way to a career in oncology.

Objective

iCARE-2 is an ambitious programme offering 30 three-year international fellowships to foster excellence in cancer research, based on the mobility of postdoctoral researchers. iCARE-2 proposal is presented by AIRC, the Italian Association for Cancer Research, as beneficiary.
AIRC, a private non-profit association, was created in 1965 by visionary Italian scientists returning to Italy after a successful work experience abroad, with the mission to find a cure for cancer through research. Nowadays AIRC is the Italian leading charity providing about 40% of all funds invested in cancer research in Italy and supporting hundreds of research projects and fellowships in any cancer-related fields. Grants and fellowships are awarded with a merit-based selection process.
To train excellent and innovative cancer researchers iCARE-2 programme will:
1. let fellows choose the cancer-related topic of their research and the best supervisor and Hosting Institution, worldwide;
2. offer and promote training in transferable skills, with a special focus on research integrity, science communication, grantsmanship, project management and intellectual property rights;
3. support international networking, not only with the mobility inherent to the program but also through interactions with other fellows and with AIRC.
Optimal employment and working conditions will be guaranteed to all iCARE-2 fellows to foster their personal and financial stability and to ensure excellence of their research activities.

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MSCA-COFUND - Co-funding of regional, national and international programmes (COFUND)

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Call for proposal

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(opens in new window) H2020-MSCA-COFUND-2017

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Coordinator

FONDAZIONE AIRC PER LA RICERCA SUL CANCRO ETS
Net EU contribution

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€ 3 186 000,00
Total cost

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€ 6 372 000,00
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