Cancer - Yamagiwa-Yoshida Memorial international study grants 2017 ($ 10,000)

The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) invites proposals for the Yamagiwa-Yoshida Memorial international study grants. The deadline for applications is January 15, 2017. The grant provides an important opportunity to advance cancer research through international collaboration. It enables cancer investigators to carry out bilateral research projects abroad which exploit complementary materials or skills, including advanced training in experimental methods or special techniques.The amount available for the grant is $ 10,000. Its duration is three months and can be extended with another three months. Objectives of the YY grants are: 

to initiate, set up or pursue bilateral cancer research projects with collaborating investigators abroad;
to exchange and exploit complementary skills and material;
to receive training in advanced experimental research methods and techniques.