Conquer Cancer (ASCO) Long-term International Fellowship: $60,000 for 12 or 18 months of training for oncologists from Ukraine in the U.S., Canada or Europe, apply by 28 January 2027

Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation (American Society of Clinical Oncology), is accepting applications for the Long-term International Fellowship (LIFe) 2027. The programme is designed to support early-career oncologists from low- and middle-income countries, including Ukraine, who seek advanced clinical and research experience.

The award provides a total budget of USD 60,000 for the entire fellowship duration, which spans either 12 or 18 months. Applications must be completed and submitted by the established deadline of 28 January 2027.

What is funded

The fellowship provides funding for a structured 12- or 18-month professional oncology training programme. This framework incorporates up to six months of in-person clinical and research training under the guidance of a mentor at a designated host institution in the United States, Canada, or Europe.

The on-site training is complemented by 6 to 12 months of subsequent virtual mentoring once the fellow returns. The total financial allocation of USD 60,000 is distributed directly to the fellow’s home medical institution in two equal instalments.

Who can apply

The call is open to early-career physicians holding an MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree who have finished their formal training. Candidates must be based in low- and middle-income countries, with oncologists from Ukraine explicitly identified as eligible to apply.

Applications involve both individuals and their home medical institutions, such as hospitals or clinics. The donor does not specify additional professional sub-speciality restrictions or detailed demographic quotas in the provided summary.

Conditions and requirements

Fellows are required to complete the initial in-person component at a host facility in North America or Europe, followed by the agreed virtual mentoring phase. The grant payments are transferred directly to the fellow’s home healthcare institution rather than to personal bank accounts.

Practical tip. Coordinate with your home institution’s financial and legal departments early to confirm they can formally receive and administer international transfers from the ASCO Foundation in two scheduled instalments.

How to apply

Applicants must arrange their fellowship plan, secure a mentor at an eligible host institution, and submit their project proposal before the deadline on 28 January 2027. Full procedural steps and submission interfaces are governed by ASCO guidelines.

The donor does not specify the precise list of supplementary documents, such as letters of recommendation or research proposals, in the brief notice. Candidates should monitor the foundation’s official announcements to ensure all institutional endorsements are secured in advance.

Applications are submitted on the donor’s page: asco.org.