We are seeking exceptional science, medical and allied healthcare graduates to apply to the Irish Cancer Society Research Scholarship Programme 2015.
The 4-year Programme provides funding to complete a PhD in cancer research and offers the successful applicants the opportunity to gain research experience at national and international research institutions.
To apply, you need to choose a research area of specific interest and identify a suitable Supervisor to collaborate with on preparing your application.
Applications in the areas of Epidemiology, Prevention, Basic, Translational, Clinical, Cancer Care, Health Inequalities and Survivorship Research are welcome. Applications from cancer types and research areas not currently well-funded are particularly welcome.
All applications are assessed by an international peer review panel and are awarded based on excellence.
The Irish Cancer Society's work in 2013
Eligibility criteria
Applicants
You must have obtained (or be about to obtain) a minimum higher second class honours degree or equivalent.
You must not have registered but propose to do a PhD.
You should have less than 5 years post-graduate experience
Funding
Each Scholarship Award is up to €30,000 per year for a maximum of 4 years to cover stipend, fees, running costs and dissemination.
Additional mobility funding of up to a maximum of €5,000 for travel to an international Research Institution can be applied for during the course of the Research Scholarship.
You can also access the display poster for use on noticeboards.
More information
Conditions and information available from: Dr. Sinéad Burke. Email: [email protected]
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The 4-year Programme provides funding to complete a PhD in cancer research and offers the successful applicants the opportunity to gain research experience at national and international research institutions.
