International Liver Cancer Association(ILCA) Africa Fellowship

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidate must be based in Africa. Fellowship recipient can complete this program within Africa or at the research mentor’s institution (if outside of Africa).
• ? Candidate must be under 40 years old and undertaking post-doctoral studies in a liver cancer related discipline within a public or private non-profit institution engaged in health care and health-related research.
• ? Candidate should hold a PhD or MD and pursuing post-doctoral studies which includes both basic and/or clinical research. Those in post-MD Residency or Fellowship programmes and engaged in liver cancer research are eligible. If candidates hold full-time faculty positions, letters of commitment must confirm support of the Fellowship requirements.
• ? Candidate must be an ILCA member in good standing and remain an ILCA member for the duration of the fellowship.

To apply for or renew your membership, please visit the membership section on ILCA Website and process your membership application online.

Offered Benefits

• The aims of this key initiative being the ILCA Africa Fellowship programme are to
• Encourage young investigators to pursue a career in liver cancer research
• Develop the potential of outstanding young scientists and encourage research in liver cancer disciplines
• Foster career development for individuals performing research in a liver cancer related area and who have shown commitment to excellence at an early stage of their research study
• Help progress ILCA’s mission to lead a global Community of physicians, scientists and allied professionals through education and research with the goal to better prevent and treat liver cancer
• Promote science through the support of young researchers

Application Process

Required Documents:

• Candidate’s biographical sketch 
• Summary of research activity in Africa and abstract
• Research plan of maximum 8 pages including specific aims, background and significance, preliminary results, research design and methods, references and information on the research facilities.
• Letters of commitment from head of department and mentor of maximum 1 page each. The applicant’s mentor must confirm the following: ? minimum 80% of the applicant’s time will be devoted to the research project on which this application is based ? he/she will be available to provide advice and guidance to the applicant during the award cycle
• 2 letters of recommendation Each letter of recommendation should be limited to maximum 1 page, attesting to the applicant’s qualifications, commitment to research and quality of scientific work.
• Signatures of the application by the appropriate individuals