COSECSA, in collaboration with the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO), is pleased to offer one spot in the 2027 International Career Development Exchange (ICDE) programme to a COSECSA Fellow, senior resident or faculty member interested in surgical oncology. The programme supports early career surgical oncologists with leadership potential through one-on-one mentoring with a senior SSO member.
The selected participant will receive complimentary registration for SSO 2027 in Washington, D.C., a USD 3,000 travel stipend, one year of complimentary SSO membership, and a clinical observership at a US-based institution with an SSO Member Mentor.
Applicants must be COSECSA members, aged 45 or younger at the time of application, and must not have previously received an ICDE grant. Applications should include a letter of intent, a brief CV of no more than three pages highlighting clinical work or research in surgical oncology, and a letter of support from the home institution.
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Applications close on 30 October 2026 at 5pm Central African Time, and applicants will be notified on 15 November 2026 at 5pm Central African Time. To apply, visit scholarships.cosecsa.org.