RSS FeedsHRB/NCI Health Economics Fellowships in Cancer
Infrastructure and Special Initiatives
- Opening Date:
- 3 October 2008
- Closing Date:
- 14 November 2008
- Details:
The Ireland—Northern Ireland—National Cancer Institute Cancer Consortium, established in 1999, aims to provide world-class cancer care to people on the island of Ireland. Developing a core of well trained cancer research specialists is central to attaining this goal and is a key activity of the Cancer Consortium. As part of the 2009 Consortium activities, the Health Research Board invites applications for the Health Economics Fellowships in Cancer awards.
What are the objectives of this Fellowship?
This Fellowship programme aims to encourage successful applicants to pursue careers in health economics on the island of Ireland. The duration of the fellowship will be four years leading to a PhD degree in health economics. The Fellowship includes ten months of coursework in health economics, cancer prevention and health policy, based mainly in Ireland, followed by two years of mentored research at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in Washington DC and a final year of mentored research at an affiliated host institution in Ireland.
Who should apply?
Applications are invited from graduates and researchers with a primary degree in a relevant discipline such as epidemiology, (bio)statistics and economics. Applicants with degrees in medicine or other sciences will also be considered. Specific experience in health economics is beneficial but not required. Applicants must be eligible for a J1 visa to work in the US.
When is the proposed start date?
Successful applicants will begin their Fellowship in June 2009.
What does the Fellowship include?
The Health Research Board (HRB) will provide for an annual salary of €31,829 - €36,349 over four years, student fees, costs associated with travel and the cost of health insurance for the duration of the fellow’s stay in the US. Funds are provided to enable the fellow to attend one appropriate scientific meeting per year of research.
What is the DEADLINE for applications?
Friday 14 November 2008 at 5 pm
Where can I get more information about the scheme?
Further information and detailed guidance notes on how to apply are available below.
Applications must be made using the HRB eGrants system.
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