Empowering Cancer Professionals: UICC Technical Fellowships 2025 For Public Health Experts -

About the UICC Technical Fellowships

Are you a public health professional dedicated to advancing cancer control and prevention? The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) Technical Fellowships 2025 offers an outstanding opportunity to deepen your expertise and contribute meaningfully to global cancer care. This prestigious fellowship supports short-term learning exchanges for professionals eager to adopt cutting-edge practices, techniques, and innovations in cancer control.

First launched in 1976 as the International Cancer Research Technology Transfer Awards (ICRETT), the UICC Technical Fellowships have, for over four decades, empowered thousands of professionals in the fight against cancer. The program enables participants to undertake short learning visits (2 weeks to 2 months) at institutions abroad to acquire specialized knowledge and hands-on skills that can be applied in their home countries.

These fellowships are a cornerstone of UICC’s mission to build a global community of competent, connected, and committed cancer professionals who drive change and strengthen cancer control systems worldwide.

Eligible Fields

UICC welcomes applications from professionals engaged in various cancer-related fields, including but not limited to:

Public Health

Epidemiology
Health Education
Clinical Oncology

Translational Research
Implementation Science
Social Work in Cancer Care

Nutrition
Hospital Administration
Cancer Nursing

Pathology
Cancer Registry and Data Management

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the 2025 UICC Technical Fellowships, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Hold at least a Master’s degree in a relevant field
- Note: Medical doctors without a Master’s may qualify if they are board-certified (or within one year of certification) in a cancer-related specialty
- Registered nurses must hold a recognized RN qualification
- A one-year specialty training in cancer-related fields post-university may also be considered equivalent to a Master’s degree
Possess a minimum of 5 years of experience working in cancer control or a related discipline
Be actively engaged in cancer research, care, or program implementation

Be a public health specialist, researcher, clinician, or health systems professional
Medical or PhD students are not eligible

Applicants should ideally be affiliated with UICC member organizations, although this is not a strict requirement.

Selection Criteria

Fellowship recipients will be selected based on:

Relevance and feasibility of the proposed learning objectives
Alignment with career development goals

Potential for knowledge transfer to the home institution or country
The track record and professional qualifications of the applicant
Quality of the host institution and mentorship arrangement

Eligible Countries

The fellowship is open globally to professionals working in cancer-related fields, regardless of nationality, as long as the learning visit involves an international host institution.

Required Documents

Applicants must prepare and submit the following materials:

A completed online application form

Curriculum Vitae (CV)
A detailed description of the skills or techniques to be acquired
Letter of support from the home institution

Invitation or acceptance letter from the host institution
For UICC member applicants seeking assistance in identifying a host institution, an email must be sent to: fellows@uicc.org, including:
- Name of the applicant’s organization
- Current CV
- Description of intended learning goals

Benefits of the UICC Technical Fellowship

Each UICC fellowship award includes financial and professional support for the duration of the short-term training visit:

1. Travel Support

An estimated economy-class return flight is covered
Costs are calculated based on the departure and destination cities, and the length of stay

2. Living Cost Allowance

A monthly contribution toward living expenses is provided
This is based on the average cost of living in the host country, categorized by the World Bank’s income group classifications

3. Professional Development

Access to global networks of researchers, clinicians, and policy experts
Opportunity to collaborate with host mentors at leading cancer institutions

Exposure to cutting-edge technologies, treatment protocols, and public health practices

How to Apply

Application Deadline: 4 August 2025

To Apply:

Visit the official UICC Fellowship Portal
Complete the online application and upload the required documents
Ensure you submit your application before the deadline

Note: If you’re affiliated with a UICC member organization and need assistance in identifying a host supervisor or institution, email:
fellows@uicc.org
Include:

The title of your organization
A copy of your CV

A detailed explanation of your proposed skill development goals

You can also explore opportunities and connect with peers via the UICC Connect platform.

Final Thoughts

This is your chance to expand your knowledge, build global partnerships, and bring new expertise back to your organization. Apply now and become part of the international movement to reduce the global cancer burden.