Opportunities in Neurooncology

A position of assistant professor for a young medical doctor specialized in Neuro-oncology, oncology or Neurology, will be available in May 1st 2011 in the department of Neuro-Oncology in Lyon, France. The position will be for one year. The candidate must speak french and have validated his/her medical specialization in the last 3 years. The department of Neuro-Oncology is in the Lyon's neurological hospital (450 beds for Neurology and Neurosurgery). Sixteen beds are dedicated to Neuro-oncology and there is a close relationship with the French reference center on paraneoplastic neurological syndromes.

This type of grant is for clinical or research projects with the aim to improve treatment for research in neuro-oncology and brain tumor patients. The purpose, goal and content of the project have to be clearly defined. Typically these projects last 6 to 12 months, and have to be performed in an institution (clinic or laboratory) with the aim to set up a prolonged collaboration between different laboratories, clinics or centres. The project can be clinical as well as in basic or translational science. As a novel incentive also the host department can receive reimbursement for the additional costs.
Maximal amount of € 25000,- , of which € 20.000,- is for the applicant and € 5000,- for the receiving institution.

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Please click here to access the online application form. Deadline for application for this grant is July 31, 2011.

This grant will compensate for costs of travel and living during a short stay in a brain tumor center or neuro-oncologic center, clinic or research facility in a foreign country. Typically these visits have the aim to improve knowledge, set up a collaboration, start a clinical trial, gain education or exchange facilities. All people involved in care, management , treatment and research for neuro-oncologic and brain tumor patients can apply. (nurses , students, investigators, doctors. managers etc).
Duration of stay up to 6 weeks. Maximal reimbursement: € 3000,-

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Please click here to access the online application form. Deadline for application for this grant is July 31, 2011.

This grant facilitates young clinicians and investigators to present an abstract or poster during the congress of the EANO held every two years. The grant covers the attendance of the congress, travel fee and accommodation during the congress. For all travel grant recipients a reception with the president will take place.
Maximal reimbursement: € 1000,-

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In 2012 10 travel grants, 5 educational grants and 2 fellowships will be awarded to applicants after review by the scientific committee and final decision of the EANO board.