As part of the Excellence Scholarships programme, Wallonia-Brussels International (WBI) is setting up a pilot scheme with the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in order to support two post-doctoral researchers.
A specialised World Health Organization (WHO) Agency, the IARC aims to promote international collaboration in cancer research for cancer prevention.
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Candidate profile
Doctoral researchers wanting to undertake a postdoctoral programme.
Please note that an excellent level of English is required for this postdoctoral stay at IARC.
Duration of the programme
1 year, renewable once.
Location of the postdoctoral internship
The postdoctoral stay will take place at the International Agency for Research on Cancer in Lyon (France).
Submitting your application
Applications must be submitted by 1 February 2025 at the latest, using the form downloadable from the WBI website.
Composition of the jury
- Fund for Scientific Research – F.R.S.-FNRS
- Operational Directorate General for the Economy, Employment and Research of the Wallonia Public Service (DG06)
- International Agency for Research on Cancer
- WBI
Financial arrangements
- Monthly payment: 3,000 euros/month for a maximum of two years
- Return travel and insurance on request
Video presentation of the scheme
You can watch the presentation webinar of the pilot scheme (presentation of the programme and the IARC) via this link.
Define your project and choose your theme
All of the IARC's research programmes are presented on the Agency's website. It is recommended that you analyse the different research areas presented on the IARC's dedicated page and that you contact the scientific teams before submitting the application.
Find out more on the WBI website.