International Development & Education Award
The IDEA and IDEA-PC awards support early-career oncologists from low- and middle-income countries with mentorship, ASCO Annual Meeting participation, and research skill development in oncology and palliative care.
Funder: Conquer Cancer - the ASCO Foundation
Due Dates: September 30, 2026 (Full application submission deadline for IDEA & IDEA-PC)
Funding Amounts: Covers travel, lodging, per diem, ASCO Annual Meeting registration, mentor visit, visa/insurance reimbursements, and 3 years ASCO membership; ~30 awards annually.
Summary: Supports early-career oncologists from low- and middle-income countries with mentorship, ASCO Annual Meeting attendance, and professional development in oncology and palliative care.
Description
The International Development & Education Award (IDEA) and IDEA in Palliative Care (IDEA-PC), funded by Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, are designed to foster the professional growth of early-career oncologists and palliative care specialists from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Awardees are paired with experienced ASCO member mentors, receive funding to attend the ASCO Annual Meeting in the United States, and participate in a post-meeting visit to their mentor’s institution. The program emphasizes knowledge exchange, career development, and the dissemination of new skills and perspectives to the recipient's home institution. Recipients also receive three years of complimentary ASCO membership, including a subscription to the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
