International Development and Education Award (IDEA) & IDEA–Palliative Care (IDEA-PC)
Supports early-career oncologists (IDEA) and oncologists or palliative care specialists (IDEA-PC) from low- and middle-income countries (LMCs) with mentorship by senior ASCO members, attendance at the ASCO Annual Meeting, and a post-meeting observership at a U.S. mentor’s institution to strengthen cancer and palliative care practice in their home countries.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Early-career oncologists (IDEA) or oncologists/palliative care specialists (IDEA-PC) practicing in LMCs
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Demonstrated commitment to improving cancer or palliative care locally
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Support from home institution to implement learnings upon return
Funding Details:
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Mentorship: One-on-one pairing with a senior ASCO member
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Meeting Support: Registration, travel, and lodging for ASCO Annual Meeting
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Observership: 1-week visit to mentor’s U.S. institution post-meeting
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ASCO Membership: Complimentary membership for 3 years, including print and online access to Journal of Clinical Oncology
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Knowledge-Sharing Expectation: Recipients will conduct educational activities at home institutions upon return
Deadline:
Opens: July 1 2025 at 12:00 AM EDT
Closes: September 30 2025 at 11:59 PM EDT
Where to Go for Further Information:
Apply online via the ASCO Application Portal under “International Development and Education Award (IDEA)” or “IDEA–Palliative Care.”
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