About the EACR

Benefits of Membership

The Association offers opportunities for:

Communication

  • with laboratory, translational and clinical cancer researchers in all areas of oncology - from basic research, to prevention, treatment and care
  • at meetings and special conferences
  • with partner international cancer organizations
  • in our scientific journal (European Journal of Cancer)
  • through the EACR Yearbook and EACR website forums

Advance information

  • on significant events and initiatives in the European and International fields of oncology
  • about scientific meetings, career and study opportunities

Contacts and opportunities for collaborative research

Education and Training for the Young Cancer Researcher

  • Free membership for postgraduate students
  • Fellowships to promote technical exchange and the acquisition of expertise
  • Awards for lectures and posters at meetings
  • Bursaries to attend main EACR meetings
  • Educational lectures and workshops at the main EACR Congress

Reduced registration rates

  • Reduced registration rates at EACR biennial Congress and European Multidisciplinary Congress (formerly ECCO)

Reduced subscription

  • Reduced subscription rates for the European Journal of Cancer (EJC)

Membership

Membership is open to those who possess an academic degree or the equivalent and have an appointment or work actively in cancer research.

Free student membership is available for post-graduate students

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Sustaining Members

About the EACR

Advancing cancer research - from basic research to prevention, treatment and care

The European Association for Cancer Research was established in 1968 and the membership approaches 10,000. The Association offers opportunities for:

  • Communication
  • Biennial congresses, educational courses, scientific meetings and special conferences
  • Travel fellowships and bursaries
  • Awards and acknowledgement
  • Advance information and professional support
  • Contacts and opportunities for collaborative research