Call for Applications: ESTS WGTS Mid-Career Fellowship in Surgical Oncology

Empowering Women in General Thoracic Surgery

The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) is proud to announce a new initiative from the Women in Thoracic Surgery Committee:
The ESTS WGTS  Mid-Career Fellowship in Surgical Oncology.

This fellowship is designed to support women in the first five years after completing training, helping them develop advanced knowledge and experience in thoracic oncology research methodology. The ultimate goal is to enable fellows to actively participate in innovative clinical trials and contribute to advancing care in thoracic cancer.

Program Highlights

• Duration: 6–12 months

• Award: €10,000 to cover travel and accommodation

• Location: A leading European academic institution specializing in thoracic oncology trial design and conduct

• Focus: Lung cancer research with emphasis on multidisciplinary care and equitable access

The fellowship offers exposure to academic thoracic surgeon mentors, collaboration with clinician-scientists, and opportunities to engage in projects that integrate laboratory and clinical research.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be an ESTS member in good standing (membership invoices paid)

• Be proficient in English

• Have completed a general thoracic residency and be engaged in cancer research

Preference will be given to applicants from developing countries.

Application Requirements

• CV and list of publications

• Motivation letter (max 500 words)

• Proposed research plan and host institution details

• Acceptance letter from host institution

• Recommendation letter from home institution

• Detailed budget

Awardees will present their experience and preliminary research results at the ESTS Annual Meeting during the ESTS WGTS networking session.

Please send your application by 30 January 2026 to Zlatka Mitreva at
 zmitreva@kenes.com.

This fellowship is kindly supported by Astra Zeneca.

     

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