We are pleased to again announce this excellent opportunity, kindly initiated and organised by the International Committee of the Japan Society of Coloproctology.  ESCP has been pleased to collaborate with the Japan Society of Coloproctology (JSCP) on a reciprocal basis now since 2008 and it is with pleasure that we welcome Dr. Eiji Shinto to our congress in Barcelona in September. Deadline for applications: Friday 25 July 2014.

jscLocation: Japan
Duration: 1-2 weeks
Dates: November 2014
In conjunction with:
69th JSCP Meeting in Yokohama, Japan (7-8 November 2014)

Applications for this 1-2 week fellowship to Japan are invited from ESCP members with a special interest in colorectal cancer, and who are senior coloproctology trainees or consultants within 5 years of appointment. The successful applicant will be asked to present a 10-15 minutes paper at the 69th annual JSCP meeting, an abstract for which will be required in advance. The conference will be held in Yokohama on 7-8 November 2014.
The grant available from the JSCP will be sufficient to cover a return economy air fare, registration for the JSCP meeting, and an accommodation allowance for visits to Centres before/after the meeting.

How to apply

Applications should be type-written and in English. Candidates must submit the following documents:

  • A short CV 
  • A personal statement of not more than 300 words explaining why such a visit will enhance their career

Applications must be submitted by email to the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., by Friday 25 July 2014 at the latest. Applications will be reviewed by the ESCP Executive Committee.

Please contact the ESCP Secretariat if you have any questions about applications.