The ONCares Global Scholar Program strengthens local oncology capacity by providing leaders in low- and middle-income countries with protected time, mentorship, and resources.
Since 2015, ONCares has partnered with oncology leaders to ensure they remain embedded in their home communities while receiving the long-term support needed to reach their professional goals.
Program Leadership
Dartmouth Cancer Center
Fidel Rubagumya, MD, MMed, MPH
University of Rwanda
The Dartmouth Institute; Evidence Synthesis Group Prishtina
Through this four-year model, scholars:
- ● Academic Residency: Complete doctoral-level research and academic career tracks.
- ● Local Impact: Lead studies that solve regional oncology challenges.
- ● Scalability: Train the next generation of the local oncology workforce.
- ● Clinical Presence: Continue caring for patients where they are needed most.
2026–2027 Application Cycle
Now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 ONCares Global Scholar Program: a one-year fellowship for medical oncologists, trainees, and physicians seeking advanced training in cancer research.
1 Program Benefits
2 Key Deadlines
- Letter of Intent (LOI)Dec 1, 2026
- Full ApplicationApr 10, 2027
Required Submission Materials
- □ Updated CV
- □ 1-Page Letter of Intent
- □ 4-Page Research Proposal*
- □ Budget Outline
- □ Cover Letter
- □ 2 Letters of Recommendation
*Proposal must focus on health services research relevant to Rwanda or other low-resource settings.
Submit all application materials via email to: info@oncares.org
Impact in Action: Dr. Fidel Rubagumya
“The skills and experience I will acquire during this fellowship will prepare me to apply for R01-level grants.”
Research & Publication
By securing protected time, Dr. Rubagumya transitioned from private practice demands to high-impact science. He is currently pursuing a PhD in cervical cancer survivorship, focusing on ctDNA recurrence detection.
Result: 9 peer-reviewed articles and international presentations at ASCO since 2024.
Workforce Scaling
The program’s ultimate goal is sustainability. Dr. Rubagumya now leads the Medical Oncology Fellowship Program at the University of Rwanda, leveraging his training to scale local expertise.
Goal: Train 20 specialized oncologists over the next five years.
Have questions?
Reach out to our team for personalized guidance and support. Please contact us: info@oncares.org.
