Top schools that offer Mesothelioma cancer alliance scholarships to international students

The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance is committed to supporting talented students from around the world who are dedicated to mesothelioma research and patient care. While most of their scholarship opportunities are based in the United States, a few top international schools also partner with the MCA.

One premier institution is the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. Known globally for its world-class faculties in medicine and scientific research, Oxford offers $5,000 annual MCA scholarships to graduate students studying cancer biology, genetics, or pulmonary diseases. Studying mesothelioma at Oxford provides access to the university’s extensive research resources as well as opportunities to collaborate with its network of international experts.

Princess Margriet Cancer Center in The Hague, Netherlands has a dedicated mesothelioma clinic and is one of Europe’s leading centers for asbestos-related cancer research. Through a partnership with the MCA, the center awards $5,000 scholarships each year to Dutch or European master’s students focusing their thesis on mesothelioma or related topics. Students benefit from exposure to clinical trials and the center’s innovative research programs.

MD Anderson Cancer Center, a part of the University of Texas, has a history of collaborative research with international universities. While based in Houston, MD Anderson hosts visiting PhD and postdoctoral researchers from around the world studying various cancers at their state-of-the-art facilities. The MCA provides funding opportunities of up to $5,000 annually for international trainees focused on advancing mesothelioma treatment through basic science, translational, or clinical research projects.

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in Lyon, France brings together mesothelioma experts from over 40 countries. IARC offers $5,000 MCA scholarships to undergraduate or graduate students from member states undertaking research internships analyzing global mesothelioma epidemiology, trends, and interventions. This unique experience provides exposure to IARC’s worldwide network investigating the environmental and social impacts of asbestos-related diseases.

These top international institutions are making important strides in the global fight against mesothelioma. The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance scholarships help qualified students from all backgrounds access invaluable training and further collaborative medical progress at the leading edge of science.

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