Job Description

What the Fellowship Offers

• A full time-fellowship, with hands-on Training in cancer care for a psychologist
• 7 modules spread over 13 months from Aug 1st, 2026 to Aug 30th, 2027 with in-person training at IIHNO by expert faculties in Oncology & Psycho-oncology from IIHNO and IITH.
• Course content developed and delivered by expert faculties in Psycho-Oncology and Cancer Care
• Joint certification from IIHNO and IITH upon completion of the fellowship.

Eligibility Criteria

M.A. / M.Phil in Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Counselling Psychology

Fellowship Duration

13 months

Last Date to Apply

May 31, 2026

Apply: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:df7a9b88-2df9-448b-a6dc-12d2a4e4ffa7

A unique interdisciplinary Fellowship in Psycho-Oncology is being offered by the Indian Institute of Head and Neck Oncology (IIHNO), a flagship initiative of the Indore Cancer Foundation, in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad. This program equips professionals to address the psychological and emotional dimensions of cancer care—bridging healthcare and human sciences. Spearheaded by Prof. Mahati Chittem (Department of Liberal Arts), the fellowship prepares participants for impactful roles in clinical and research settings.