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Application Form

1st Workshop Methods in Real-World Evidence (RWE) Cancer Research

The 1st Workshop on Methods in RWE Cancer Research of DIGICORE’s Advanced School for Real-World Evidence Studies in Precision Oncology co-organised with Testbed Sweden Precision Health Cancer (represented by the Stockholm School of Economics Institute for Research), is hosted at the historic Ettore Majorana Foundation in Erice, Sicily, from 12–15 November 2026.
This four-day workshop brings together a multidisciplinary faculty of clinicians, methodologists, data scientists, patient leaders, health economists, regulators and health system innovators. Participants work in small, multidisciplinary teams, progressively turning a clinically relevant research question into an impactful, RWE study protocol — from framing the question, to designing a robust study generating trustworthy evidence and translating results into clinical and policy impact. Alongside this core curriculum, distinguished keynotes, hands-on workshops and fireside conversations connect participants with leading voices in precision oncology, genomic medicine and digital health infrastructure, with each team pitching its protocol to an expert panel on the final day.
The Workshop on Methods in RWE Cancer Research has a simple but ambitious goal to equip the next generation of researchers and clinical leaders with the knowledge, know how and practical skills required to design and implement impactful Real-World Evidence studies that improve cancer care. 
The Workshop is designed for a small, highly selected cohort of early- and mid-career researchers and clinicians, who continue to collaborate after Erice through the DIGICORE network.

Applicant Information

1. Degree(s) held (MD, PhD, etc.)

2. Last Name

3. First Name

4. Oncology/Data Science discipline(s) (e.g. Surgical Oncology)

5. Oncology/Data Science specialty(s) (e.g. Breast Cancer)

6. Number of years of experience in your discipline(s)

7. Specific areas of expertise

8. Year of completion of academic training (yyyy)

9. Institute

10. Department

11. Institutional Address

Please provide your full institutional/affiliation address, including street, city, postal code and country.

12. DIGICORE Affiliation

Please confirm your institution's affiliation with the DIGICORE network, and specify the entity.

13. Date of birth

14. Gender

15. Contact E-mail

16. Telephone/Mobile

Proposed Study Protocol

1. Title of Protocol

2. Tumour Type

3. Main Objective

Describe in 2-3 sentences.

4. Proposed design

No more than 4 sentences describing study elements

5. Schematic diagram

Showing the general study schema/flow (when available)

6. Rationale for performing this study

Including a short background (400-500 words)

7. Characteristics of the population under study

Outline 2-3 major points and mention main inclusion criteria

8. Proposed endpoints/measurable outcome

Bullet points: primary, secondary, etc.

9. Feasibility of the study

Access to the required number of patients, adequate supplies of drugs, adequate resources, etc.

10. Translational studies

What translational studies would you consider? e.g. Imaging, laboratory etc. Please specify.

11. Sample size

Have you had preliminary discussion with a biostatistician at your institute for feasibility and accrual issues regarding your protocol? (Please provide a brief overview).

12. Patient Engagement

Have you had preliminary discussion with a Patient Advocate at your institute for feasibility and accrual issues regarding your protocol? (Please provide a brief overview).

Applicant CV & Relevant Publications

1. Please upload your CV

2. Relevant Publications

Please list the five publications most relevant to this application

3. Motivation

Briefly describe reasons for wanting to participate in this workshop. 250 words max

4. Date when specialty training will be completed

(Month/Year)

5. Provide a description of your previous research background

250 words max

6. Provide a description of the training program you are currently participating in or scheduled to participate in over the next two years

250 words max

7. In which domain would you ideally like to be working in 5 years' time?

250 words max

8. How would participating in this workshop help you design and conduct the study outlined in your final protocol?

250 words max
I am aware that, if accepted to the programme, I will be required to provide a Statement of Support from my Direct Supervisor/Mentor
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