Overview
8-week ESMO Clinical Unit Visit (observational fellowship coordinated by the International Cancer Foundation) at Southend University Hospital (Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust), listed on ESMO's Host Institutes portal. Host profile: Immunotherapy Radiotherapy including SABR TVEC coming soon Clinical trials.
The programme
- Focus
- Medical oncology (tumour focus agreed with host)
- Training type
- Observership
- Duration
- 8 weeks
- Start
- 2027–2028 programme (dates agreed with host)
- Positions
- Not stated on official page
- Accreditation
- ESMO / International Cancer Foundation fellowship; host listed on ESMO Host Institutes portal
- Department
- Not stated on official page
Eligibility and visa
- Eligibility
- Early-career oncologists or oncologists in training with at least two years of relevant clinical experience, active in oncology practice and/or oncology-related clinical research, proficient in English and/or the host's working language, with home-institution support. Host-specific requirement: A clinical / medical oncology resident who would be interested in immuno oncology.
- International applicants
- Not stated on official page
- Visa support
- Not stated on official page
- Licence requirement
- Educational/observational; any patient-facing activity subject to host rules and local regulations
How to apply
- Deadline
- 5 December 2026 (2027–2028 programme)
- Application method
- Contact the host (contact listed on the ESMO host profile), then apply online in English via the ICF application platform
Funding
- Funding
- EUR 6,000 towards accommodation and living expenses, reasonable travel reimbursement, plus EUR 1,000 to the host institute