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The UICC recognizes the importance of providing support to maximize the number of individuals from low- and middle-income countries to participate in the Congress.

Therefore the UICC will generously sponsor a limited number of travel grants as a cost contribution towards travel and accommodation. The UICC has also kindly agreed to waive the registration fee for the selected travel grant recipients. Candidates are encouraged to seek additional funds needed from local sources. Should you be interested in applying for a travel grant, please contact us at secretariat08@uicc.org.


Eligibility

Applicants for a travel grant must:

  • Work and/or study full-time in cancer prevention and control or a related field
  • Have adequate command of English to actively participate in the Congress
  • Work/live in a low- or middle-income country
  • Have no connections to the tobacco industry
  • Submit an abstract (recommended) to the Congress by abstract application deadline of 28 March 2008
  • The applicant curriculum vitae and motivation to attend the congress


Application

The official travel grant application procedure will be available from December 1, 2007 onwards.
We strongly encourage individuals to apply online.
If it is necessary to apply by mail or fax, please send a request to:

World Cancer Congress 2008
UICC Congress Secretariat - Travel grant
62, Rte de Frontenex
CH-1207 Geneva
Switzerland

Tel: +41 22 809 1811
Fax: +41 22 809 1810

e-mail: secretariat08@uicc.org


Timetable

  • The online and paper application will be available in December 2007.
  • Complete applications and abstracts must be received by 28 March 2008 in order to be considered.
  • Applicants will be notified regarding their acceptance status no later than May 2008.