Educational Grants
Eligibility Criteria for Candidates
Should be ESSO members at the time they submit their application
Should have completed a full surgical training in their country of origin and declare intention of specialising in a sub-specialty of surgical oncology
If they wish to visit a Breast, PSM or Sarcoma Unit, candidates should select the institution to be visited among the ESSO Referral Centres. For any other specialty, the choice of the institution is free *
Should not have been selected for a previous ESSO Educational Grant
Should start the training period within one year following notification
* Please note that 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)
Short CV
(max. 2 pages)
(max. 2 pages)
Motivation letter
Including the oncology background, specific objectives, plans after the fellowship (max. 1 page)
Including the oncology background, specific objectives, plans after the fellowship (max. 1 page)
Letter of support
From Head of Department
From Head of Department
Letter of invitation from the host institution
It should outline the activities the candidate will be involved in during their visit. Requested at the end of the selection process for selected candidates only
It should outline the activities the candidate will be involved in during their visit. Requested at the end of the selection process for selected candidates only
After their visit, selected candidates also will be asked to:
- Produce a complete report on their visit and make it available for the ESSO Newsletter and social media
- Acknowledge the grant received from ESSO in related publication (if any)