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ESSO Young Surgeons Alumni Club Research Grants

The EYSAC Research Grants aim to support young surgeons in the development of a research project in surgical oncology. The research grant does not intend to cover the entire research project.

Applications that do not meet all criteria or applications from non-members will be automatically rejected.

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Eligibility Criteria for Candidates

Must be ESSO members at the time they submit the application

Must be specialists, trainees or junior doctors with a declared intention of specialising in a sub-specialty of surgical oncology

Must be 40 years old or younger

Should not have been selected for a previous EYSAC Research Grant or ESSO Educational Grant

Should start the training period within one year following notification

* Applicants should visit an institution located in a country other than their current country. European applicants may choose to visit European or non-European units, while non-European applicants must choose to visit a European centre.

Required Documents

(As a single PDF document and only in English)
Extended CV
(max. 10 pages)
Motivation letter
Including the oncology background, specific objectives, plans after the fellowship and explaining which part of the project the EYSAC grant will be used for.
Letter of support
From the Head of Department
The letter of invitation from the host institution
Will be requested at the end of the selection process for selected candidates only.

After their visit, selected candidates also will be asked to :

  • To produce a complete report on their fellowship and make it available for the ESSO newsletter and social media
  • Acknowledge the grant received from ESSO in related publication (if any)
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