TCD Cancer Charity C.R.O.S.S. offers scholarships for innovative
M.Sc. in Translational Oncology
The mission of the registered charity C.R.O.S.S. is to support Cancer Research and improve
patient care at the Institute of Molecular Medicine, Trinity College and St. James's Hospital.
The charity does this through supporting the education and training of high quality medical
and scientific students in their careers as young cancer researchers. For more information
please see: www.crosscharity.ie and www.facebook.com/crosscharity
The charity will fund one full (full fees) and two part-scholarships for the new M.Sc. in
Translational Oncology (1 year Full Time).
This M.Sc. program in Translational Oncology will provide high-quality training for basic
scientists and clinicians in the theoretical and practical aspects of the causes and treatment of
cancer. The course also covers the scientific and clinical challenges pertinent to the
management of site specific cancers, and all aspects of cancer treatment from standard
therapies to ‘individualised’ molecular targeted therapies. This unique M.Sc. program in
Translational Oncology is aimed at scientists and doctors in training who wish to: develop
their research skills, broaden their expertise in oncology, develop advanced knowledge in
specific areas of scientific, translational and clinical oncology. For more information please
see: www.medicine.tcd.ie/msconcol.
Scholarships will be awarded based on academic merit and potential to develop a career as a
cancer researcher. To be considered for a CROSS scholarship, applicants should submit a
C.V. and a 500 word statement outlining their suitability for these scholarships to
info@crosscharity.ie by 13th July 2012.