Yamagiwa-Yoshida Memorial International Cancer (YY) Study Grants 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must satisfy the requirements of the 2026 UICC call. In particular:

1. Applicants must hold a PhD certificate or equivalent doctoral qualification.

2. The doctoral qualification must have been obtained at least two years before the publication date of the call.

3. Applicants must have a track record of publications in cancer research.

4. The programme is intended for researchers, clinicians, epidemiologists and public health professionals working in cancer research.

5. Applicants should have a research project that can benefit from international collaboration.

6. The proposed project must fall within basic, translational, public health or applied cancer research.

7. Applicants should identify a suitable international host institution and research collaborator.

8. The proposed international visit should provide a meaningful opportunity to exchange knowledge, skills or research techniques.

9. Applicants must provide the documentation required by UICC.

10. Applications must be submitted during the official application period.

Research Areas

The YY Study Grant covers a broad range of cancer research. Potential areas include:

1. Cancer biology.

2. Cancer epidemiology.

3. Cancer prevention.

4. Cancer diagnosis.

5. Cancer treatment.

6. Cancer biomarkers.

7. Cancer genomics.

8. Molecular and cellular cancer research.

9. Translational cancer research.

10. Cancer survival and outcomes research.

11. Public health and cancer control.

12. Cancer screening and early detection.

13. Precision oncology.

14. Population health and cancer disparities.

15. Other basic, translational, public health or applied research areas relevant to cancer.

The key consideration is that the proposed work must constitute eligible cancer research and demonstrate a meaningful reason for an international research visit.

Benefits

1. Provides a grant of up to US$10,000.

2. Supports a three-month international research visit.

3. Provides an opportunity to collaborate with researchers at an international host institution.

4. Enables researchers to exchange scientific knowledge, skills and research techniques.

5. Can provide exposure to research methodologies or technologies available at the host institution.

6. Can help researchers establish or strengthen international research collaborations.

7. Provides an opportunity to develop new research skills and expertise.

8. Can support the advancement of an existing cancer research project.

9. Can contribute to professional development and international research experience.

10. Provides an opportunity to transfer newly acquired knowledge and techniques to the researcher's home institution.

11. A visit may be extended by up to two additional months when the fellow secures funding for the extension from another source and the extension creates no additional cost for UICC. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Who Is This Opportunity For?

This opportunity is particularly relevant to:

1. Postdoctoral cancer researchers.

2. Researchers who are at least two years post-PhD.

3. Cancer scientists with an established publication record.

4. Clinicians involved in cancer research.

5. Cancer epidemiologists.

6. Public health professionals conducting cancer-related research.

7. Researchers seeking to acquire new cancer research methods or techniques.

8. Researchers who need access to specialised expertise or facilities available internationally.

9. Researchers seeking to establish long-term international collaborations.

10. Cancer researchers with a clearly defined project suitable for a three-month international research placement.

Why International Collaboration Matters

The YY Study Grant is designed around the exchange of complementary expertise. Applicants should therefore explain why the proposed work would benefit from being conducted with the selected international host.

A strong project may involve learning a specialised laboratory or analytical technique, working with a particular research team, accessing specialised equipment or datasets, applying a methodology not currently available at the home institution, or developing a collaborative research approach with an international expert.

Applicants should also explain how the knowledge and skills gained during the visit can contribute to their longer-term research activities.

Application Process

1. Review the official 2026 YY Study Grant call and eligibility requirements.

2. Confirm that your doctoral qualification and cancer research experience meet the eligibility conditions.

3. Develop a research project suitable for an international collaborative visit.

4. Identify an appropriate international host institution.

5. Identify a potential research collaborator or host supervisor.

6. Discuss the proposed project and visit with the prospective host institution.

7. Develop a clear research plan explaining the objectives, methods and expected outcomes.

8. Explain why the proposed international collaboration is important for the project.

9. Prepare the required academic, professional and supporting documentation.

10. Complete the official UICC online application.

11. Review all information carefully before submission.

12. Submit the completed application by 20 November 2026.

13. Monitor official UICC communications concerning the selection process and results.

Important Information

1. The 2026 call opened on 16 September 2026.

2. The application deadline is 20 November 2026. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

3. The standard research visit is three months.

4. The maximum grant value is US$10,000.

5. The programme supports basic, translational, public health and applied cancer research.

6. The programme is designed for researchers who are at least two years post-PhD and have publications in cancer research.

7. Applicants can come from any country.

8. Applicants should identify an appropriate international research collaborator and host institution before submitting their application.

9. The programme is a research grant, not a clinical training fellowship. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

10. A possible extension of up to two months requires funding from another source and must be at no additional cost to UICC. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

11. UICC's current page lists January 2027 as the notification period for the 2026 call. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

12. Applicants should check the current UICC application guidelines for the exact documentation and host-institution requirements before submitting.

13. The grant should be used for the approved international research visit and associated eligible costs; applicants should not assume that the maximum US$10,000 represents a guaranteed full-cost award.

Key Dates

Call Opens: 16 September 2026

Application Deadline: 20 November 2026

Research Visit: 3 months

Possible Extension: Up to 2 additional months, subject to separate funding

Maximum Grant: US$10,000

Expected Notification: January 2027