International Development & Education Award
Forecasted
International Development & Education Award supports early-career oncology physicians in low- and middle-income countries with education and mentorship to improve cancer care in their home countries.
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Funder: Conquer Cancer - the ASCO Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Meeting and mentor-visit travel support, per diem, $185 visa support, $100 insurance support, and three-year ASCO membership
Summary: Supports early-career oncology physicians in low- and middle-income countries through education, mentorship, and knowledge sharing to improve cancer care at home.
Key Information: Previous recipients of IDEA, IDEA-PC, or the International Travel Grant are ineligible.
Description
The International Development & Education Award (IDEA), run by ASCO and funded through Conquer Cancer, supports early-career oncology physicians in low- and middle-income countries. Recipients are matched with leading ASCO members in the United States or Canada, attend the ASCO Annual Meeting, and visit their mentors’ institutions afterward. The program builds long-term professional relationships and expands access to oncology education, with recipients expected to share their learning with colleagues at home.
The companion IDEA in Palliative Care (IDEA-PC) emphasizes palliative care education and career development. Recipients attend sessions addressing symptom management, communication, end-of-life care, and related topics, then experience multidisciplinary palliative care at their mentors’ institutions. ASCO and Conquer Cancer support 30 recipients across the two programs each year.
