[Conquer Cancer - the ASCO Foundation](https://www.conquer.org)

January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)

$6,500 stipend for participation and travel; one-time award per track, up to two total per student

Immersive clinical and research experience in oncology for U.S. medical students, including mentorship, ASCO Annual Meeting orientation, and a virtual showcase.

--- ## Description The ASCO Clinical Oncology & Research Experience (ASCO CORE) introduces U.S. medical students to oncology through immersive, mentored experiences in both clinical and research settings. The program offers two tracks: a Clinical Oncology Experience (focused on patient care) and a Research Experience (focused on oncology-related research). Participants are paired with mentors for guidance, attend an orientation at the ASCO Annual Meeting, and present their work at a year-end Virtual Showcase. The program is designed to foster early exposure to cancer care, research, and the oncology community, supporting both academic and career development. --- ## Due Dates - January 2027 (Full application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $6,500 stipend per participant, intended to support both participation in the program and travel to the ASCO Annual Meeting. - Award is for a single program cycle; students may participate up to two times (once per track). --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be enrolled in a DO or MD program at a U.S. medical school at the time of application and during the program. - Must be in good academic standing. - Must be an ASCO member (free student membership available). - Each student may participate in ASCO CORE a maximum of two times, but only once per track. - Previous participants in the MSR or OSI programs may participate in ASCO CORE once, in either track. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via the [ASCO Application Portal](https://asco.smapply.org/prog/ASCOCORE/). - All materials must be in English and submitted electronically; paper or email submissions are not accepted. - Applicants selecting the Clinical Oncology Experience may preselect a mentor or request assistance from ASCO to find one. - Applicants for the Research Experience must apply with a preselected mentor and a research plan. - Selected participants must: - Complete asynchronous video modules on oncology topics. - Attend the ASCO Annual Meeting orientation in Chicago. - Complete a 4-week (or 140-hour) mentored rotation. - Present a ~5-minute summary of their experience at the Virtual Showcase. - Applications are reviewed by an independent selection group; highly ranked applications are funded. --- ## Additional Information - Participation may be reported to the CMS Open Payments website under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act. - The program is supported by multiple industry and foundation donors; see the [program page](https://www.asco.org/career-development/grants-awards/funding-opportunities/ASCO-CORE) for details. - Extensive grant writing resources and FAQs are available via [ASCO’s Application Resources](https://www.asco.org/career-development/grants-awards/application-resources). --- ## External Links - [Program Information Page (ASCO CORE)](https://www.asco.org/career-development/grants-awards/funding-opportunities/ASCO-CORE) - [Application Portal](https://asco.smapply.org/prog/ASCOCORE/) - [Application Resources & FAQs](https://www.asco.org/career-development/grants-awards/application-resources) - [ASCO Membership (free for students)](https://www.asco.org/get-involved/membership/member-benefits) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |---------------------------|-----------------------------------------------| | Program & Eligibility | [ProfessionalDevelopment@asco.org](mailto:ProfessionalDevelopment@asco.org) | | General Inquiries | [info@conquer.org](mailto:info@conquer.org) | | Phone | 571-483-1700 | | Funder Website | [https://www.conquer.org](https://www.conquer.org) | ---

ASCO Clinical Oncology & Research Experience (ASCO CORE)

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