Description

Throughout the 5-year program, NanoBio4Can ( Nanobiotechnologies for Innovative Therapeutic Approaches for Cancer) will conduct 2 Open Calls to bring in 24 highly qualified experienced researchers (ERs). These researchers will be groomed as the upcoming cohort of proficient scientists specializing in the intersections of nanobiotechnology and health-related applications for cancer research. They will undertake their research projects within one of the 4 leading international recruiting organizations.

Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research and Application Center (SUNUM), Coordinator
Izmir Biomedicine and Genome Center (IBG)
TUBITAK Marmara Research Center (TUBITAK-MAM)
Koç University Research Center for Translational Medicine (KUTTAM)
The programme offers a bottom-up approach in which fellows are free to choose the destination (city, supervisor, and institute) from a wide range of multidisciplinary research topics in 4 research areas:

1) Drug Development

2) Delivery Systems

3) Targeting System Development

4) Testing and Validation Systems

For detailed information regarding the supervisor list and research topics under the research areas please read the "Guide for Applicant" @ www.nanobio4can.net

Please note that pre-registration via https://nanobio4can.net/apply-now is mandatory for full proposal submission!! The deadline for pre-registration is February, 28, 2025, at 17:00 (GMT+3)

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications
Proof of Academic Records: Candidates must have a certified PhD diploma or equivalent in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computational Biology (or Bioinformatics), Materials Science, Polymer Science, Mathematics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, or closely related fields.
Degree certificates not originally issued in Turkish or English must be officially translated into either of these two languages by sworn translation and approved accordingly. 

Certificate of English Level: Candidates must have a demonstrable level of English. A proof of upper-intermediate level must be included in the application; in the form of one of the recognised international qualifications (minimum CEFR B2, Cambridge English First (FCE), PTE Level 3, IELTS 5-6.5 or TOEFL > 72). Copy or internet print of the exam results must be uploaded to the online application system.
Applicants from native English-speaking countries can apply without proof of English level. An official degree (including postgraduate) completed in English as the only language will also be accepted as proof of Level. 

For more details please read the "Guide for Applicant" on the project website.

Specific Requirements

Applicants are expected to design and propose an original research project that emphasises their contribution and development as a researcher under 4 main research areas; 1. Drug Development, 2. Targeting System Development, 3. Delivery Systems, 4. Testing and Validation Systems. The list of Supervisors and research topics are provided in the Guide for Applicant document in Section 1.5. 
Applicants are expected to contact the Central Management Office and complete the online pre-registration form on the project website as soon as they decide to apply for a NanoBio4Can fellowship before identifying a suitable academic supervisor. 
Through the online form, applicants must indicate their options for their preferred research areas and supervisors from the scroll-down menu and choose up to three supervisors from the provided list with whom they would prefer to collaborate. Applicants should also upload their CVs and motivation letters (templates provided) at the pre-registration stage.