2014 Request for Applications: Conquer Cancer Foundation International Development and Education Award

2014 Request for Applications: Conquer Cancer Foundation International Development and Education Award Applications Due January 8, 2014  The International Development and Education Award (IDEA) provides support for early-career oncologists in low- and middle-income countries by establishing strong relationships with leading ASCO members who serve as scientific mentors to each recipient. Recipients of this award will attend ASCO’s 2014 Annual Meeting (May 30 - June 3, 2014) and participate in a post-Meeting visit to their mentor’s institution in the U.S. or Canada.  Recipients of this international award will also receive 3 years of complimentary ASCO membership, including a subscription to the Journal of Clinical Oncology. The Award will provide each Recipient with the following: ASCO Member Mentor -- An ASCO member in the U.S. or Canada who volunteers to serve as a mentor and is matched to an IDEA Recipient based on shared professional and scientific interests. -- The Mentor helps the Recipient navigate the Annual Meeting, hosts Recipient at their institution, and serves as a professional contact for Recipient after he or she returns home. ASCO Annual Meeting -- Complimentary registration for the Annual Meeting, including attendance at one ticketed session of the Recipient’s choice. -- Economy‐class airfare to and from the Annual Meeting (arranged by ASCO). -- Hotel room charge and tax, up to 6 nights, dur...
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