ESMO Clinical Unit Visit – Ospedale del Mare

Overview

8-week ESMO Clinical Unit Visit (observational fellowship coordinated by the International Cancer Foundation) at Ospedale del Mare – Medical Oncology Unit, listed on ESMO's Host Institutes portal. Host profile: The medical Oncology Unit at the Ospedale del Mare has a long-lasting experience in several kind of tumours, with a high-level expertise in studying and treating lung cancer, breast cancer, brain tumours, head and neck…

The programme

Focus

Medical oncology (tumour focus agreed with host)

Training type

Observership

Duration

8 weeks

Start

2027–2028 programme (dates agreed with host)

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

ESMO / International Cancer Foundation fellowship; host listed on ESMO Host Institutes portal

Department

Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Early-career oncologists or oncologists in training with at least two years of relevant clinical experience, active in oncology practice and/or oncology-related clinical research, proficient in English and/or the host's working language, with home-institution support. Host-specific requirement: Medical Degree; Specialty in Oncology or ongoing fellowship in Oncology. High motivation and interest in clinical research, especially about GI cancers.

International applicants

Not stated on official page

Visa support

Not stated on official page

Licence requirement

Educational/observational; any patient-facing activity subject to host rules and local regulations

How to apply

Deadline

5 December 2026 (2027–2028 programme)

Application method

Contact the host (contact listed on the ESMO host profile), then apply online in English via the ICF application platform

Funding

Funding

EUR 6,000 towards accommodation and living expenses, reasonable travel reimbursement, plus EUR 1,000 to the host institute

Official sources