Through the public's generous support, the Irish Cancer Society funds research in line with our mission to ensure fewer people get cancer, and those that do have better outcomes. We always keep people affected by cancer at the heart of everything we do.
The purpose of this funding call is to offer excellent graduates the opportunity to conduct postgraduate training in cancer research, with a focus on our strategic priorities.
This call is open to graduates of a relevant background (e.g., translational, biomedical, clinical, nursing, psychology, dietetics, occupational therapy, radiology, genetic counselling, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy etc.). The scholarship is available for HRB-approved host institutions in the Republic of Ireland, further described in the call guidance document.
During the programme, the Scholar will undertake general and cancer-specific training while participating in a structured Ph.D. programme, and will have the opportunity to gain experience at an international research institution through a mobility element. Please see the guidance document and the FAQs document below for more information on strategic cancer research and project eligibility.
It is the responsibility of the student to identify an appropriate supervisor as well as to think of and discuss their proposed project with the supervisor prior to submission.