Irish Cancer Society Summer Studentships 2022

Cancer researcher in the lab

Introduction

The Irish Cancer Society is now accepting applications for the Summer Studentships Award 2022. The objective of the Irish Cancer Society Summer Studentships is to offer excellent undergraduate students the opportunity to undertake a cancer research project and to work with researchers in high-quality research environments. This programme will give students the opportunity to gain research experience at an early stage in their career path.

There are four summer studentship awards available: two translational biomedical research summer studentships and two social, nursing, and allied health sciences summer studentships. Applicants can only apply for one type of studentship award.

Please note that this programme is subject to the evolving Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. In response to this, ‘virtual’, or ‘desk-based’, projects will be eligible, once said project fits all other eligibility criteria. All on-site summer studentships will be subject to the current health guidelines in place in Ireland at that time.

 

Translational research summer studentships:

The Irish Cancer Society Translational Research Summer Studentship 2022 programme offers undergraduate students the opportunity to undertake a translational biomedical cancer research project. This programme is open to students undertaking an undergraduate degree who have an interest in carrying out a translational biomedical-based cancer research project.

The deadline for applications is 3.00pm, Thursday 24th February 2022.

 

Social, nursing, and allied health sciences summer studentships:

The Irish Cancer Society Social, Nursing, and Allied Health Sciences Summer Studentships 2022 programme offers undergraduate students the opportunity to undertake a cancer research project and to work with researchers in high-quality research environments. This programme is open to students undertaking a degree in medicine, social science, nursing, or allied health.

The deadline for applications is 3.00pm, Thursday 24th February 2022.

 

Applications for the summer studentships are accessible through the Irish Cancer Society Gateway Grant Tracker online system. Please ensure that you are using the correct application that is relevant to the specific field of your research.

Please see the relevant guidance document for more information

Funding and Duration

The total amount available is €2,500 to support the student for a maximum period of eight weeks, starting no earlier than 1st June. It is highly encouraged that the project ends prior to the start of the academic year 2022-2023. Payment to the student throughout the project will be made through the host institution.

How to apply

All applications must be submitted through the online grant management system.

The deadline for applications to both the Translational Research and the Social, Nursing, and Allied Health Sciences Summer Studentship is 3.00pm, Thursday 24th February 2022.

Please Note: The deadline for queries regarding project eligibility is Thursday 10th February 2022. These can be sent to grants@irishcancer.ie Project eligibility queries will not be addressed after this date.

Grant management system: https://grants.cancer.ie

* Dates are subject to change. Applicants must be available to attend the interview online. 

Guidelines and documents
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