HRB/NCI Health Economics Fellowships in Cancer Program

The need to increase research capacity in health economics and cancer policy analysis has been identified by the departments of health in Ireland and Northern Ireland as a priority to improving the quality of cancer care on the island of Ireland. Equally, the report of the Strategic Advisory Committee of the Health Research Board (HRB) of Ireland, Towards Better Health – Achieving a Step Change in Health Research (2006), points out the critical need to develop capacity in the social and behavioral sciences, including health economics. To this end, the HRB and the National Institute of Cancer (NCI) have developed the HRB/NCI Health Economics Fellowships in Cancer program.

What are the objectives of this Fellowship?
This Fellowship program aims to encourage successful applicants to pursue careers in health economics on the island of Ireland. The duration of the fellowship will be four years leading to a PhD degree in health economics. The Fellowship includes ten months of coursework in health economics, cancer prevention, and health policy, based mainly in Ireland, followed by two years of mentored research at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in Washington, D.C. and a final year of mentored research at an affiliated host institution in Ireland.

Who should apply?
Applications are invited from graduates and researchers with a primary degree in a relevant discipline such as epidemiology, (bio) statistics, and economics. Applicants with advanced degrees in medicine or other sciences (e.g. MD or PhD) will also be considered. Specific experience in health economics is not required. Applicants must be eligible for a J1 visa to work in the U.S.

What does the Fellowship include?
The HRB will provide a salary over four years, student fees, costs associated with travel, and the cost of health insurance for the duration of the fellow’s stay in the U.S. Funds are provided to enable the fellow to attend one appropriate scientific meeting per year.

What is the deadline for application?
The deadline is now closed. Please check back for information on the next call.

Where can I get more information about the scheme?
To receive further information and detailed guidance notes on how to apply, visit the HRB Web site at www.hrb.ie/fundingavailable.

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Health Research Board
Dr. Sallyann O'Brien
Health Research Board
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