Grant opportunity
SickKids Global Oncology Fellowship 2026-2027
SickKids is recruiting fellows for a two-year global oncology programme focused on research, capacity building and better childhood cancer outcomes in low- and middle-income countries.
- Funder
- SickKids Centre for Global Child Health / Garron Family Cancer Centre
- Applications close 13 September 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern Daylight Time
- Applications close 13 September 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern Daylight Time: Sep 13, 2026
- Award
- Two-year fellowship with joint salary support and academic mentorship
- Applicant
- Applicants from clinical, research and related professional backgrounds, including medicine, surgery, laboratory science, nursing, allied health and epidemiology, who are committed to improving childhood cancer outcomes in low- and middle-income countries.
- Discipline
- Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Region
- Global / Low- and middle-income countries
- Posted
- Jul 27, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The interdisciplinary Global Oncology Fellowship develops leadership and scholarly expertise for work that improves cancer care for children and families in low- and middle-income countries.
Who can apply
Applicants may come from clinical, research or allied professional backgrounds and should show how their experience and career plans connect to global paediatric oncology, research or capacity building.
What it supports
- Research methods, knowledge translation, advocacy and policy.
- Research and capacity-building projects in global paediatric oncology.
- Mentorship and participation in SickKids global-health and cancer-centre activities.
Funding and duration
- The programme lasts two years.
- SickKids centres provide joint salary support with a contribution from the fellow's primary supervisor.
Applications close 13 September 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close 13 September 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern Daylight Time: Sep 13, 2026
How to apply
Merge the completed form, CV and letter of intent into one PDF and follow the official email-submission instructions by 13 September 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
The SickKids Global Oncology Fellowship prepares professionals to lead research and capacity-building work that improves childhood cancer outcomes in low- and middle-income countries. Fellows complete supervised projects and receive academic, research and leadership mentorship.
Eligibility
Applicants may come from clinical, research or allied professional backgrounds and should show how their experience and career plans connect to global paediatric oncology, research or capacity building.
Funding and benefits
The programme lasts two years.
SickKids centres provide joint salary support with a contribution from the fellow's primary supervisor.
Themes and supported activities
Research methods, knowledge translation, advocacy and policy.
Research and capacity-building projects in global paediatric oncology.
Mentorship and participation in SickKids global-health and cancer-centre activities.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 13 September 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern Daylight Time: Applications close 13 September 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern Daylight Time: Sep 13, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Merge the completed form, CV and letter of intent into one PDF and follow the official email-submission instructions by 13 September 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.