IARC Summer School 2019 – Applications closing soon

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is currently accepting applications for the 2019 edition of the IARC Summer School, which will take place from 17 June to 5 July 2019. The aim of the Summer School is to stimulate research in cancer epidemiology and cancer prevention by improving scientific knowledge and developing skills among researchers worldwide. The deadline for applications is 15 January 2019.

Ideal candidates are epidemiologists, statisticians, physicians and oncologists, public health specialists, and others with a direct interest in working in cancer epidemiology, registration, and activities related to cancer control, particularly in low- and medium-resource countries.

The programme provides training for personnel with all levels of experience, both leaders in research and supporting staff. Applicants are accepted from any institution or group involved in cancer monitoring, the evaluation of care practices and preventive interventions, or etiological research.

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